15 safety jobs found in El Monte, CA

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 Safety Management Systems (SMS) Program Manager Under limited direction, the Safety Management Systems Manager leads the planning, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of OCTA’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). Serving as the agency’s subject matter expert, this position directs SMS/PTASP regulatory compliance efforts and works across the organization to strengthen safety practices, identify and mitigate risk, and promote a positive safety culture. This highly visible role partners with employees, management, executive leadership, and regulatory agencies to ensure OCTA’s safety programs meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and applicable State Safety Oversight requirements. This is an exempt management position , salary grade 220; Min $117,228.80 – Mid $139,276.80 – Max $161,304.00 per year. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications.   This...

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 College Intern – Contracted Services Join OCTA’s Contracted Services team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting transit operations and contractor performance oversight for services that help keep Orange County moving. In this role, you will assist with operational data analysis, performance monitoring, reporting, field observations, and contractor coordination while learning how OCTA evaluates the quality, reliability, safety, and compliance of contracted transit services. You will work alongside experienced transportation professionals and gain exposure to the day-to-day processes used to monitor service delivery and support a positive customer experience. 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 a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and...

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 - 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 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 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 Under general guidance, the Senior Workers’ Compensation Program Specialist leads the implementation and administration of OCTA’s workers’ compensation claims program and provides oversight of the agency’s third-party administrator (TPA). Serving as an organizational subject matter expert, this role develops program strategies, policies, performance measures, and cost-containment initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable workers’ compensation laws and requirements. This position combines advanced claims expertise, data analytics, financial oversight, technology, and strategic relationship management to improve outcomes for injured employees and strengthen OCTA’s workers’ compensation program. This is an exempt position in salary grade 195: Min – $91,852.80 | Mid – $109,137.60 | Max – $126,401.60/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...

Job Description OCTA is seeking a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and equipment across agency facilities. This role supports both routine and high-voltage (277–480 VAC and up to 1000 VDC) work while ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and operational requirements. The salary for this position is: $34.84- Starting rate per hour $37.08- After completion of six (6) months $48.32- Top rate after thirty six (36) months The position will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical devices and distribution systems, including lighting, power circuits, motors, controls, life safety systems, relays, breakers, and irrigation controls Inspect and repair backup generators, UPS systems, and auxiliary equipment Cut, bend, and install conduit and pull conductors Read and interpret drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams, and blueprints...

Job Description Facilities Technician/HVAC Join OCTA as an HVAC Technician and play a key role in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across agency facilities. You’ll ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations while supporting essential building and equipment systems. The salary for this position is: $34.79- Starting Rate per hour $37.03- After completion of six (6) months $48.25- Top rate after thirty six (36) months The position will remain open until a candidate is selected. What You’ll Do Install and repair HVAC components including compressors, evaporators, condensers, motors, and controls Diagnose system malfunctions and perform repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning units Read engineering drawings and determine appropriate components and specifications Test, charge, and adjust refrigeration units and ice machines Overhaul and maintain heating, ventilating, and cooling...

Job Description Section Manager II – Facilities Maintenance Under general direction, the Section Manager II assists in planning, organizing and implementing the maintenance of all OCTA-owned facilities, equipment, and fuel systems. This leadership role ensures daily safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations by managing maintenance teams and ensuring contractor compliance, implementing performance-based programs, and supporting budget and contract administration. The position provides direct oversight to Facilities Maintenance Supervisors and plays a key role in maintaining OCTA’s infrastructure in a state of good repair. This is an exempt management position , salary grade 220; Min $113,276.80 – Mid $135,324.80 – Max $157,352.00 per year. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications.   This posting will remain open until filled. What You’ll Do Manage day-to-day facilities maintenance operations across all OCTA...

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 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...