35 jobs found in Downey, CA

Job Description OCTA is seeking skilled Mechanics to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair CNG, hydrogen fuel cell, and battery-electric transit buses. You’ll troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to keep our fleet running safely and efficiently. The starting pay rate for this position is $33.87 an hour. Pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract. Current top wage is $43.50 after 36 months.  Employees that work swing and graveyard shifts are eligible for a shift differential of 3% or 5% of their base pay, respectively. $3 more per hour can be obtained for completion and maintaining the H Series and L2 ASE certifications, with the potential to earn an extra $1 per hour for bidding into a Master Transit Bus Technician slot for a total of up to an extra $4 an hour on top of the base pay. The position will remain open until filled. What You’ll Do Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects on transit buses...

Job Description Join OCTA as a Coach Operator and play a vital role in safely transporting passengers throughout Orange County. You’ll provide exceptional customer service while operating agency motor coaches along designated routes. Effective, May 1, 2026, the hourly rate for this position is: $24.30/Hour - Training (6 weeks) $25.37/Hour - Upon certification (after training) $26.35/Hour- After 6 months ** $38.67/Hour - Top rate after 4years  **Six (6) month increases are subject to terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement  This position will remain open until filled. What You’ll Do Safely operate a motor coach and adhere to route schedules Provide excellent customer service, including assisting passengers and those with disabilities Collect fares, issue transfers, and make stop/transfer announcements Follow all traffic laws and agency policies Report accidents, incidents, and vehicle maintenance needs Complete required forms and...

Job Description College Intern – Accounting & Financial Reporting Kick-start your career with OCTA! As a College Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals while applying your classroom knowledge to meaningful projects that support public transportation in Orange County. This paid internship provides valuable exposure to real-world business operations and opportunities to build the skills needed for a successful career. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern...

Job Description Deputy Managing Director – Operations, LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency Under minimal direction, provides executive leadership and oversight of operational, programmatic, and service delivery activities for the LOSSAN (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) Rail Corridor Agency. This position leads operational integration, service delivery coordination, capital program implementation support, and passenger-focused initiatives supporting the Pacific Surfliner and broader LOSSAN Rail Corridor. Works closely with member agencies, operators, host railroads, regulators, and internal partners to advance safe, reliable, efficient, and customer-focused rail service. This is an exempt, executive level management position in salary grade 285: Min – $221,020.80| Mid – $262,579.20 | Max – $304,116.80/annually.  The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Lead...

Job Description College Intern – Revenue Administration Start building your career while gaining hands-on experience in public-sector finance, grants, and program administration! As a College Intern supporting OCTA’s Revenue Administration, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to the department’s day-to-day activities, recurring processes, and special projects. This position offers exposure to grant administration, financial reconciliations, compliance activities, program analysis, reporting, and project tracking while helping you develop valuable analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real-world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. You will have opportunities to strengthen your problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while benefiting...

Job Description College Intern – Specialized Transit Services Join OCTA’s Specialized Transit Services team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting programs and services that provide mobility and transportation options throughout Orange County. In this role, you will support one of the department’s three sections and assist with activities such as program administration, data analysis and reporting, customer and community outreach, contract compliance, research, and process improvement. You will contribute to projects that support the effective delivery of specialized transportation programs while gaining exposure to the important role these services play in connecting communities across Orange County. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career...

Job Description College Intern - Internal Communications Join OCTA as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience creating communications and experiences that inform, engage, and connect employees across the agency. As part of the Internal Communications team, you’ll help bring OCTA’s values, priorities, and programs to life through impactful communications, creative content, information sharing, and employee events. Under direct supervision, you will support the development and delivery of internal communications in both digital and print formats, with a focus on human resources, operations, safety and security, wellness, belonging, and learning and development. You’ll have the opportunity to use your writing, photography, graphic design, presentation, and event planning skills while bringing fresh ideas to help enhance the employee experience across OCTA, including employees working at our bus bases. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid...

Job Description College Intern – Marketing & Customer Engagement Join OCTA’s Marketing team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting community outreach, marketing campaigns, and digital content initiatives that promote public transportation programs across Orange County. In this role, you will assist with event coordination, content development, website updates, and marketing analysis to help engage the public and enhance awareness of OCTA’s services. You will contribute to both in-person outreach efforts and digital marketing activities, supporting initiatives that connect communities to accessible and reliable transportation. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness...

Job Description Strategic Rail Planning Manager (LOSSAN) Under general direction, the Strategic Rail Planning Manager leads strategic and operational rail planning initiatives supporting safe, efficient, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail service throughout the LOSSAN (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) Rail Corridor. This role oversees service and corridor planning, capacity analysis, timetable development, planning studies, operational coordination, and short- and long-range rail mobility initiatives. Serving as the Agency’s lead for corridor and service planning, this position works across Operations, Capital Programs, Finance, Marketing, member agencies, rail operators, regulators, and other partners to align service planning with operational considerations, passenger experience, regional mobility goals, capital investments, regulatory requirements, and funding priorities. This is an exempt management position in Salary Grade 245: Min $149,614.40 – Mid...

Job Description Administrative Specialist – Marketing & Public Outreach Under general supervision, the Administrative Specialist provides complex and responsible administrative support to OCTA’s Marketing and Public Outreach departments. This position plays an important role in keeping departmental operations organized and efficient by coordinating administrative activities, supporting budget and contract processes, preparing high-quality materials, and serving as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting multiple functional areas, managing competing priorities, and contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 160: Min – $31.39 | Mid – $37.29 | Max – $43.18/hour. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected....

Job Description Department Manager - IS Enterprise Business Solutions Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, provides strategic and operational leadership for OCTA’s Enterprise Business Solutions functions. This position leads mission-critical enterprise applications, data warehousing and integration, business intelligence and analytics, enterprise content management, SharePoint, collaboration, automation, eForms, and low-code solutions. The Department Manager establishes technology strategies, priorities, governance, and service delivery aligned with organizational goals; partners with business leaders to modernize processes and deliver measurable value; and oversees technology initiatives, budgets, contracts, vendors, and workforce development. This is an exempt position in salary grade 260: Min – $173,180.80 | Mid – $205,753.60 | Max – $238,305.60/year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open...

Job Description Administrative Specialist – Safety and Environmental Compliance Under minimal supervision, provides complex and responsible administrative support to OCTA’s Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance (HSEC) department. This position plays an important role in supporting employee health and safety programs, regulatory compliance, training, department projects, and agency-wide initiatives while maintaining accurate and confidential records. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 160: Min – $31.39 | Mid – $37.29 | Max – $43.18/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Provide comprehensive administrative support for HSEC programs, projects, training, and department operations. Prepare, proofread, and coordinate correspondence, reports, meeting materials, Board items, presentations, forms, and other documents. Maintain confidential...

Job Description Department Manager – Enterprise Cybersecurity Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, the Department Manager – Enterprise Cybersecurity establishes, directs, and advances OCTA’s enterprise cybersecurity program, protecting information, technology, transportation operations, and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber risks. As OCTA’s senior cybersecurity leader, this position provides strategic direction for cybersecurity governance and risk management, security operations and incident response, data privacy and classification, and the secure adoption of cloud, artificial intelligence, operational, and emerging technologies. The role advises executive leadership on cybersecurity posture, material risks, resilience, regulatory obligations, significant incidents, and strategic investment priorities while building a mature, risk-based cybersecurity program that enables OCTA’s business and public-service objectives. This is an exempt position...

Job Description Marketing Specialist Associate Under direct supervision, supports marketing and public outreach programs designed to increase awareness and use of OCTA projects, programs, and services. This entry-level role assists with marketing campaigns, community engagement, events, social media, and communications targeting diverse audiences throughout Orange County. This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 170: Min – $34.61 | Mid – $41.12| Max – $47.62/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Assist with marketing and public awareness campaigns using advertising, events, email, social media, and promotions Develop and distribute marketing materials and public outreach collateral Support community meetings, workshops, focus groups, and outreach events Coordinate event logistics, staffing, materials, and site requirements Monitor website and...

Job Description College Intern – Contracts Administration and Materials Management (CAMM) Join OCTA’s Contracts Administration & Materials Management (CAMM) team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting public-sector procurement and contract administration activities that help deliver capital projects and support OCTA’s day-to-day operations. In this role, you will assist with competitive solicitations, purchasing activities, vendor research, contract documentation, records management, and other procurement-related functions. Depending on assignment, you may support procurement for major transportation projects or the goods and services needed to maintain and operate OCTA’s transit system, while gaining valuable exposure to the full public contracting process. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As...

Job Description Marketing Account Manager (Marketing Specialist/Marketing Specialist, Senior) Under general direction, leads, coordinates, and manages innovative marketing programs.  Develops and implements innovative marketing programs with emphasis on research, strategic planning, execution, problem solving and evaluation. Marketing Specialist is a non-exempt position in salary grade 180. Min – $36.86 | Mid – $44.03 | Max – $51.20/hr. Marketing Specialist, Senior is an exempt position in salary grade 190. Min – $84,531.20 | Mid – $100,984.00 | Max – $117,416.00 The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until the candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Lead, develop, and execute innovative marketing campaigns, advertising programs, and promotions aligned with strategic goals Design and implement creative strategies to increase awareness and adoption of alternative transportation options Manage...

Job Description Senior Transportation Analyst – Active Transportation Under general direction, serves as OCTA's senior technical resource for active transportation planning, leading initiatives that improve mobility, connectivity, and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other active transportation users throughout Orange County. This position oversees planning studies, policy development, stakeholder engagement, funding program coordination, and implementation of OCTA's Active Transportation Plan and other multimodal planning initiatives. This is an exempt position in salary grade 205: Min – $101,275.20 | Mid – $120,307.20 | Max – $139,339.20/year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You'll Do Lead and support implementation of OCTA's Active Transportation Plan and other multimodal planning initiatives. Serve as OCTA's technical lead and...

Job Description OCTA is seeking a Transit Technical Services Manager to lead the planning, procurement, refurbishment, deployment, and performance management of the agency’s bus fleet and related technologies. This role oversees multimillion-dollar rolling stock projects, manages budgets and schedules, ensures technical compliance, mentors project managers, and resolves complex engineering issues across the lifecycle of OCTA vehicles. This is an exempt position in Salary Grade 220: Min $117,228.80 – Mid $139,276.80 – Max $161,304.00/year. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. The position will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You'll Do Lead engineering planning, technical development, and execution of multimillion-dollar rolling stock procurements, fleet modernization initiatives, vehicle refurbishments, repowers, mid-life overhauls, and engineering campaigns. Develop technical specifications, engineering...

Job Description College Intern – Materials Management Join OCTA's Materials Management team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the stockroom supervisors, material planner, inventory analyst, and the materials manager that help keep OCTA's transit system running efficiently. In this role, you will assist with inventory analysis, reporting, process improvement initiatives, and system enhancements while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Materials Management team. You will collaborate with experienced professionals to analyze inventory trends, maintain key performance indicators, and contribute to projects that improve operational efficiency and support critical transportation services. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career...

Job Description College Intern – Digital Marketing Join OCTA as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting digital marketing and communications programs that connect customers with OCTA’s transportation services. This opportunity will help meet the growing demand for digital marketing support on high-priority campaigns and initiatives, while expanding OCTA’s digital reach and ensuring the timely execution of key marketing efforts. Under direct supervision, you will support digital marketing campaigns and customer communications, including major initiatives such as the rider validation system rollout. You will work alongside experienced marketing professionals to help coordinate campaigns, develop digital content, monitor performance, and ensure projects move from planning through execution accurately and on schedule. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real-world work experience on meaningful projects...