Back

Long Beach Transit

Facts and Figures

LBT provides public transportation to more than 17 million annual boarding customers in southeastern Los Angeles County and northwestern Orange County. With a service area covering over 100 square miles across 14 cities, LBT annually runs more than 6.9 million service miles over 700,000 service hours, using 250 fixed-route buses. LBT also operates water taxi and demand-responsive paratransit services.

FY 2022 Customer Boardings: 17.3 million
FY 2022 Vehicle Miles Traveled: 5.6 million
Number of Routes: 38
Fleet: 250 vehicles
FY 2024 Proposed Operating Budget: $125.8 million
FY 2024 Capital Budget: $37.9 million

For more information, view our LBT At-A-Glance.

Organizational Focus

Long Beach Transit is dedicated to connecting communities and moving people…making everyday life better.

Our vision is to be a leading provider of transportation options delivering innovative and high-performing services within a multi-modal network that transforms the social, environmental and economic well-being of the diverse communities we serve.

As an organization we are focused on our strategic priorities to

  • Improve safety and service quality;
  • Exercise financial accountability;
  • Foster employee engagement;
  • Enhance customer experience and
  • Promote community and industry focus

Meet our fleet.

It starts with our 100% alternatively-fueled green fleet. These buses include:

  • Battery-electric buses (BEB)
  • Near-zero emission compressed natural gas buses
  • Gasoline-hybrid electric buses

As of 2023 LBT has 44 BEB buses in service, with the goal of a zero-emission fleet by 2030.

LBT’s long-standing environmental efforts were recently featured in the Long Beach Business Journal. You can read the article by using the button below.

 

Martin Rivera

Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Bus Operator
$21.59 - $25.95 hourly
Long Beach Transit Lakewood, CA
Do you like meeting new people, are you outgoing, service-oriented, friendly and enjoy helping customers?  Are you open to new ideas and continuous improvement? If this describes you, apply today to become one of LBT’s professional Bus Operators. Bus Operators transport customers and assist with important travel decisions. Never driven a bus? We will teach you with paid training. LBT offers you great health and pension benefits, an 8-week paid training program, professional development, and growth opportunities. Grow your career with a transit agency that cultivates employees’ potential and operates with integrity. LBT is a great place to work! RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:         Safely operates all models of buses, including the latest electric vehicles. Transports our customers and assists them in making important travel decisions. Maintains a clean and professional demeanor and appearance. Supports customers with travel...
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Mechanic C
Long Beach Transit Long Beach, CA
Performs all types of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and electrical repairs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Troubleshooting, Service and Repair including but not limited to the following: Engines and Transmissions  Electronically Controlled Systems Vehicle Electrical Systems Steering and Suspension systems Cooling Systems  Coach Chassis  Wheel Chair Systems  Driver Controls  Driver and Passenger Seating  Window and Glass  Fuel Systems  Hydraulic Systems Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems  Air Brake Systems Front and Rear Axles  Pneumatic and Electronic Door Systems Auxiliary Equipment  Preventative Maintenance Removing/ Replacement of Components Performs Maintenance Road-Call Repairs  Performs Additional Departmental Work as Required Mechanic “C” may assist Mechanic “B” or Mechanic “A” with mechanical repairs, or...
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Customer Care Agent
$47,633 - $61,464 yearly
Long Beach Transit Long Beach, CA
Under the supervision of the Customer Service Supervisor, the Customer Care Agent assists customers with transit trip planning and other information by telephone, email and in person. Responsibilities include assisting with promotional programs, delivering company mail to multiple locations, staffing the Transit & Visitor Information Center (TVIC) in downtown Long Beach, as well as the reception area of Long Beach Transit’s (LBT) administrative office. This position may also assist with representing LBT at events in the evenings and weekends to support community outreach efforts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provide excellent customer service for LBT customers by providing information on LBT services, tools and programs in a courteous and efficient manner, enabling customers to effectively use LBT’s services. Deep knowledge of LBT services, programs and tools to be able to answer all inquiries regarding   routes,   schedules,...
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Supervisor, Maintenance
$109.55 hourly
Long Beach Transit Long Beach, CA
The Maintenance Supervisor supervises mechanics and utility workers in the maintenance and repairs of the buses and facilities. Position requires the diagnosis of vehicle failures and the training of newly promoted mechanics in proper repair procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following: Schedules and assigns vehicle repair work, record keeping and makes reports Maintains vehicle repair records and prepares maintenance related reports Supervises work quality and productivity of mechanics and utility workers Diagnoses vehicle defects and/or equipment problems Interprets and administers provisions of the Labor Agreement pertaining to the Maintenance Department Uses effective employee communication, training, counseling and appraisal techniques Assists in disciplinary hearings Assists in recruitment and upgrades Special projects management, form budgeting (time, parts, labor), scheduling and tracking projects to...
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Project Engineer
$93,334 - $128,859 yearly
Long Beach Transit Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Transit (LBT) is dedicated to connecting communities and moving people…making everyday life better. Our vision is to be a leading provider of transportation options delivering innovative and high-performing services within a multi-modal network that transforms the social, environmental and economic well-being of the diverse communities we serve. As an organization, we focus our employees on our vision by embracing the following values: Be Open to New Ideas and Continuous Improvement – Seek opportunities to improve processes and service delivery Operate with Integrity – Maintain high standards of honesty and professionalism, especially when no one is watching Consider the Customer First in Decision Making – Make decisions with our customers in mind Cultivate Employee Potential – Strengthen LBT through learning, development and training Be Proactive – Take personal ownership especially when things go wrong Under the direction of the Deputy CEO and the guidance of...
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Procurement Specialist
$70,123 - $96,814 yearly
Long Beach Transit Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Transit (LBT) is dedicated to connecting communities and moving people…making everyday life better.  Our vision is to be a leading provider of transportation options delivering innovative and high-performing services within a multi-modal network that transforms the social, environmental and economic well-being of the diverse communities we serve. As an organization we focus our employees on our vision to: Consider the customer first in decision making by being of service to others Operate with Integrity-especially when no one is watching Be open to new ideas and Continuous Improvement – seek ways to improve current processes Be Proactive - take personal ownership especially when things go wrong. Cultivate the Potential of each and every employee – we must strengthen LBT through development and training Under the direction of the Manager, Purchasing the Procurement Specialist delivers crucial analytical support to the Procurement department by analyzing...