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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for rtd driver in California is $20.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $22.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an RTD Driver, you need excellent driving skills, a clean driving record, and a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and/or air brake endorsements. Familiarity with route navigation systems, fare collection equipment, and safety compliance procedures is typically required. Strong customer service skills, punctuality, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help drivers stand out in this public-facing role. These abilities ensure passenger safety, schedule reliability, and a positive experience for the community using public transit.

What is an RTD driver?

An RTD Driver operates buses or other transit vehicles for a Regional Transportation District (RTD), providing safe and reliable public transportation. They follow assigned routes, pick up and drop off passengers, and ensure adherence to schedules. RTD Drivers must have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and strong customer service skills. They may also assist passengers with disabilities and handle fare transactions.

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RTD Drivers usually work in shifts that can vary depending on the bus or rail line, with early morning, daytime, evening, and weekend routes to cover public transportation needs. The schedule may include split shifts or rotating days off, so flexibility is important. During a typical shift, you will follow designated routes, pick up and drop off passengers at scheduled stops, assist those with disabilities, and ensure that safety and fare policies are followed. You’ll frequently interact with the public and may coordinate with dispatchers or other drivers to troubleshoot issues that arise on the route. This structure helps ensure reliable transit service for the community and gives RTD Drivers a dynamic, people-focused work environment.

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Tractor Trailer Driver/RTD - Apprentice-2

Federal Express Corporation

Burbank, CA • On-site

$23 - $29.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Drives tractor-trailer vehicle to designated locations and operate mechanized loading/unloading equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Education

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Experience

Six (6) months FedEx Express experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to drive manual transmission preferred. Ability to operate mechanized loading/GSE. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 50 Lbs with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person. Customer contact & package handling experience preferred. Good human relations & verbal communication skills. Neat appearance since customer contact is involved. Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety officials and to respond to official inquiries and directions in accordance with FMCSA enforcement guidance.

Job Conditions

FMCSA covered safety sensitive position. Medical exam required. Subject to regulatory alcohol & drug testing, which includes testing for marijuana, PCP, amphetamines, cocaine & opioids.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Must obtain & maintain valid commercial driver's license (CDL) & a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) for type of vehicle assigned within 90 days & have good driving record as outlined in policy. Neat appearance since customer contact is required.


Preferred Qualifications: Good driving record required

Pay Transparency:

Pay: 26.56-38.93

Additional Details: : 3:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday


Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.  If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.


For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.


California Fair Chance: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. 

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.


Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

  • Know Your Rights
  • Pay Transparency
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

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Employment Type: PART_TIME

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