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Job Description
Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!
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Position Description
***PLEASE NOTE*** The salary range posted in this bulletin represents the salary range for a FULL-TIME position. Compensation will be pro-rated based on the number of hours worked.
Do you enjoy helping people and creating memorable experiences? FresnoHOP is seeking friendly, customer-focused temporary Trolley Operators to support our team and help deliver exceptional service across the City of Fresno. As a Temporary Trolley Operator, you will play an important role in ensuring each ride is safe, smooth, and enjoyable for our passengers. Duties include, but are not limited to:- Delivering excellent customer service;
- Operating a transit trolley bus and ensuring the safe and timely transportation of passengers;
- Providing route, schedule and point of interest information;
- Performing pre- and post-trip inspections; and
- Fueling as needed.
FresnoHOP showcases some of Fresno's best destinations. Our trolleys connect Fresno State and Campus Pointe to key areas, including the Brewery District, Cultural Arts District, and Tower District. We also provide transportation for special events and charters, offering a fun and unique way for groups to experience Fresno.
We are looking for reliable individuals with strong communication skills, a commitment to customer service, and a focus on safety. If you are dependable, people-oriented, and interested in representing your community in a temporary capacity, we would be excited to have you join our team.
Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift as directed, including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Temporary employees may be scheduled to work no more than 32 hours per week. The salary and benefits referenced apply to full-time positions; therefore, compensation will be prorated for temporary appointments. Temporary employees are not enrolled in the City’s pension system and are not eligible to receive City-sponsored benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma, or GED equivalent.
Experience:
Three (3) years of licensed experience in the operation of motor vehicles and two (2) years of work experience involving direct public contact similar to that gained in retail sales, public service setting, or closely related field.
Special Requirement(s):
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement is required at the time of application.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
These positions have been designated as being 'safety sensitive' and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test before employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in this class.
Supplemental Information
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. No competitive examination process will be conducted for this temporary position.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Bargaining Unit 6
Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU)
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE
Accrue 8 -14.66 hours per month based on years of service available after 6 months.
SICK LEAVE
Accrue 8 hours per month with a cap of 900 hours.
HOLIDAYS
11 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 1 personal day with a cap of 48 hours.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Provided through California SDI program
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$530 per year.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY
$100 per month upon approved certification.
FREE BUS PASSES
For bus driver, spouse, and dependent children under age 18.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)
Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
*Part-time employees receive a rate propionate to a full-time employee.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
Closing Date/Time: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Fresno
Show moreThe City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.
Click HERE for a video about the great City of Fresno.
Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.
Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.
The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment.
City Government
Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City.
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