SALARY: $4,876-$5,926/month
FILING DEADLINE: Friday, June 19, 2026
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 are assigned no more than 32 hours a week. The salary listed is for full-time positions and will be prorated if hired. Temporary employees do not participate in the City’s pension system and are not eligible for City-sponsored benefits.
THE REQUIREMENTS
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.
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
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an online application, please view “Instruction Guide” on the City’s website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their online application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant’s responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant’s responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Depending upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the “junk mail” or “spam” folders. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. Permanent City of Fresno employees are advised not to apply for this temporary, non-benefited position, as accepting this assignment would result in the loss of permanent status and associated benefits.
EOE
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.
