Transit Operator Trainee

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas is seeking a Transit Operator Trainee to enter a structured training program for operating passenger coaches and streetcars. You will participate in classroom and field sessions to learn routes, schedules, safety, and customer service as you prepare for license and rail certifications.

Completion of 10th grade or higher and a year of public contact or vehicle operation experience is required, along with a valid Class C license.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade or higher and 1 year of public contact or customer service experience.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate passenger coaches and streetcars with safety and courtesy.
• Must pass background check and periodic physical examinations as required by federal transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training in operating passenger coaches and streetcars.
• Learn routes, schedules, traffic laws, two-way radio operation, safety practices, and public relations.
• Understand CDL requirements and rail certification requirements.

Skills

Public customer service

Defensive driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: Completion of tenth grade or higher and one (1) year of public contact or customer service experience or one (1) year operating medium commercial vehicles, passenger buses or streetcars. Twenty-one (21) years of age, safe driving record, pass background investigation and successfully complete periodic physical examinations as required by federal transportation regulations.

Requirements

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state by time of application.

General Purpose: Under immediate supervision, attend and complete classroom and field training in operating passenger coaches and streetcars in a safe, courteous and timely manner.

Typical Duties: Attend and complete classroom and field training in operating passenger coaches and streetcars. Involves: Attend training in passenger coach and streetcar functions, operations and maintenance, departmental requirements, policies and procedures, traffic laws, two-way radio operation, established routes and schedules, defensive driving, safety and emergency practices, public relations and customer service skills, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and rail certification requirements.

Training Class to begin: November 2026

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: This is a new advertisement for Transit Operator Trainee.

Note: This is a temporary position. This position will become a regular classified position after successfully completing a 9-week training class.