Community Bus Driver-TRANSITIONING CONTRACTED FIXED RTE (PERRIS,CA) EMPLOYEES ONLY-EFFECTIVE 7/1/26

Community Bus Driver

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill openings effective July 1st, 2026 for our Full Time Community Bus Driver position. This position will operate the Agency's transit bus fleet (of less than 40 feet) and provide safe, dependable and courteous public transportation service for the citizens of the RTA service area.

While most Community Bus Driver assignments will be located in Hemet, please be advised that this may also involve assignments at our Riverside Division. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

Please note, this recruitment is specifically recruiting for Drivers currently employed by Empire powered by ProPark in Perris, CA. and is subject to close at any time.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Essential job duties include but not limited to:

• Operate Agency transit and support vehicles in both revenue and non-revenue service;
• Maintain an established schedule along a designated route;
• Be available to operate Agency buses on pre-assigned shifts;
• Be responsible for the safety of passengers;
• Collect proper fares according to Agency tariffs;
• Give transit information;
• Collect patronage and revenue data as assigned;
• Prepare report forms;
• Report equipment defects or failures;
• And other related tasks as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Requirements:

• Stable work history
• Customer Service experience preferred
• Minimum age of 18
• Excellent driving record
• Minimum 12 months of driving history
• Maintain a Class B License with endorsements with a current medical certificate
• Additional requirement is that each driver must possess an accurate railroad-type watch, or approved equivalent

At the time of application and appointment of the position: A current, valid, and non-restricted Class B Driver's License is required. Additionally, a DMV Driver's Record Report printout (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application. You must obtain a DRIVER'S RECORD REPORT from the DMV kiosk/online history printout process.

Selection Procedures

FLSA Status: Non-exempt FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT DRIVERS RECORD REPORT (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) will disqualify your application. Should you be offered a position, please refer to the FAQ Guide for additional information leading up to the effective start date of July 1st, 2026. The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. ***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***