Torrance Transitis a municipally operated public transportation agency in theSouth Bay region of Los Angeles County. The agency directly operates a fleet of 63, 40-foot buses and a network of eleven (11) fixed-route bus lines. The mission of Torrance Transit is to provide safe, reliable, inexpensive and courteous transportation to our customers--the people who live, work and do business in the City of Torrance and the region. 
Transit Service Attendants clean, service, and perform basic preventative maintenance on buses and other transit vehicles. This position provides routine maintenance by checking, repairing and replacing tires, lights, mirrors, and wiper blades; oils, lubricates and checks fluid levels; and inspects and adjusts air and hydraulic brakes systems for Transit buses. Service Attendants assist the Transit Mechanics and Senior Transit Mechanics in more complex service and repair of Transit vehicles and equipment. In addition to the mechanical duties, Service Attendants clean, vacuum, wash and park transit buses daily and ensure Transit buses are ready for operation.
Hours: 
You must be able to work any shift between 4 AM to midnight, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays. You must be available to work overtime as necessary.
Note: This position may require handling of waste matter when cleaning and maintaining vehicles.
For a detailed job description, click here.Education and Experience
Two (2) years of experience in lubrication, tire repair, general vehicle and equipment maintenance or repair.
 
Experience in the maintenance or repair of buses is preferred.
No specific minimum education is required, however, vocational training in the overall repair of vehicles is desirable.
 
License and/or Certificates
A valid Class C California Driver’s license is required. Must obtain a Class B California Driver’s license with appropriate medical certification within 6 weeks of hire date.
 
Possession of current ASE (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6-Electrical/Electronics, H7 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and H8 - Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) is highly desirable.
 
Successful candidates will possess the following:

• A mechanical background;
• A background working with alternative fuels (i.e. CNG Hybrid vehicles);
• Ability to follow rules and use precaution with tools and equipment;
• Ability to read and understand maintenance and specification manuals; and
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.  The application filing period will remain open until a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received. 
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
 
Performance Exam: 70% (To be determined at a later date)
Oral Exam: 30% (To be determined at a later date)
The performance test will measure a candidate's ability to perform typical tasks required of a Service Attendant, such as changing tires and lights, checking batteries, and identifying commonly used tools.

Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination, a DOT drug and alcohol test, and a background investigation.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.
 
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.