Rta Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $90,638.00 - $140,488.00 Annually
Location : RTA Maintenance, 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-1042-06
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 6/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB SUMMARY
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND THE INCUMBENT SHALL SERVE IN AN "AT-WILL" CAPACITY.
This position may be assigned to either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.
The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill serval vacancies in the Maintenance Department. This position supervises maintenance and facilities employees, monitors productivity and ensures compliance with Agency rules and procedures.
Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the posting may close at any time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Assigns work, coordinating employee activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Assists in the diagnosis of mechanical failures, rebuilding, repairs or replacement of various vehicle components and systems.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates and recommendations regarding feasibility of major repairs.
• Monitors the maintenance of facilities.
• Ensures maintenance is performed on all RTA vehicles and organizes vehicle maintenance files accordingly.
• Schedules and coordinates vehicle maintenance with dispatchers to maximize service and vehicle availability.
• Coordinates and monitors the preventative maintenance program.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of all subordinate maintenance employees.
• Performs as a mechanic in extreme emergencies.
• Trains employees in occupational health, safety, vehicle maintenance and equipment operation.
• Selects and assigns staff, assuring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices; identifies staff development needs and assures that training is obtained; assures that proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.
• Adheres to shop safety standards and all documentation requirements. Enforces safety rules and procedures. Ensures federal, state and local hazardous material laws are followed.
• Prepares a variety of daily reports and maintains databases monitoring fleet maintenance, performance and activity.
• Coordinates the performance of maintenance contracts.
• Holds daily tailgate and monthly safety meetings.
• Prepares and gives employee reviews and administers discipline as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises mechanics, servicers, and community service workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, labor contract, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The desired candidate must have a high school education or equivalent to journeyman mechanic status; an AA/AS degree is desired. Must have three years of experience working on heavy-duty equipment or buses, and must have at least one year of supervisory experience maintaining heavy-duty vehicles and/or alternative fuel buses.
OR
At least one year at Riverside Transit Agency and has three years of experience working on heavy-duty equipment or buses. Additional related experience, education, or training is highly desirable and may be considered in place of supervisory experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, decimals, area, circumference and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledge of basic office equipment and personal computers. Must be familiar with industry fleet management systems, software, and other programs such as Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, Access, etc.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Requires appropriate license(s) with endorsements and certificates to operate a passenger motor coach. Automotive Refrigeration certificates are also required.
Upon appointment to the position:
Ability to obtain a valid California Class A/B Commercial License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements within 90 days of employment. Ability to complete and pass the company's Driver Certification program by the completion of the introductory period. Class B Permit is required at the time of hire.
A current DMV Drivers History Report (30 days or less) must be provided with the application and must show no suspensions within the past five (5) years, no more than three (3) points within the past three (3) years and no two (2) point violations within the past three (3) years. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT DMV Driver's History Report WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING INCOMPLETE.
For information regarding non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) holders. Please select FMSCA presser, using the link below:
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OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance operation. Knowledge of parts room procedures. Knowledge of construction and operation of buses and motor vehicle equipment. Ability to diagnose mechanical failures, and supervise maintenance department personnel. Ability to enforce the preventive maintenance program, shop procedures and safety standards. Ability to perform mechanical repairs as needed. Ability to evaluate maintenance personnel problems and accurately correct them. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments and agencies. Ability to evaluate subordinate personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; smell and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
Note to Internal Candidates:
The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:

• Candidates will be required to pass job related skill(s) test(s).Testing may include, but is not limited to:
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)
• Past year performance record will be reviewed:

• Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
• Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
  • Further Written Warnings
  • Final Warnings
  • Suspension
• Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
• Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
• Preventable Accidents - only 1 written warning within the last year.
• Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applications will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: a written exam, a driving history review of current DMV Driver's History (pass/fail), and an oral interview (100% weight). The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.
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***
The Riverside Transit Agency offers an attractive benefits package as detailed below:
Full Time Employees:

• The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
• Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage. Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
• Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
• Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
• Basic Life (2x Salary) and Long-term Disability Insurance provided at no cost.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
• Deferred Compensation Programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit Available
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 5 floating holidays, 9 regular holidays, and 12 sick leave days.
• Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.

Part Time Employees:

• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) - Same as Full Time Employees.
• Deferred Compensation programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass available for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit available.
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 1 week vacation, and 9 regular holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.

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The questions below are designed to assist you in showcasing your knowledge and experience related to this role. Please answer all questions fully. Please do not cut and paste job descriptions. Please do not write "see resume." Please note these are required. If you fail to complete as requested, your application will not be considered. By answering yes, you note your agreement and understanding.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your highest level of education completed. Please describe any additional education you believe is relevant to the position.
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Please indicate the type of valid California Driver's License you possess and any endorsements you may have.
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Please indicate if your license has been suspended in the last 5 years.

• Yes
• No

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The Maintenance Supervisor position may at times require a floating shift based on the business needs. Please list any schedule restrictions you may have. Please include your ability to work days, afternoons, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays.
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Describe your supervisory experience in the maintenance of heavy duty equipment or buses and at which employer you gained this experience.
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Describe your experience working with heavy duty equipment or buses and at which employer you gained this experience.
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Describe your supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
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You acknowledge that the supplemental questions listed below will assess your ability and/or knowledge of the position you are applying for. You understand th...