Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Under moderate supervision, operates various supply trucks, including tractor/trailers, to deliver, load and offload materials to various Metro locations.

Recruitment Timeline: Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of 7/20/2026.  Interviews will be held during the week of 8/3/2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your Governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Operates various Metro vehicles, including supply trucks and tractor/trailers to deliver equipment, vehicle parts, and stationery supplies to various Metro locations
• Operates a forklift, crane, drum jack, and other equipment to load and unload materials from trucks
• Load and unload items by hand/manually, as required
• Secures items on trucks and trailers to prevent movement and damage during delivery
• Completes Bill of Lading (BOL) documents that reflect materials being transported
• Logs arrival and departure times to and from various Metro locations
• Inspects trucks and trailers to ensure the lights, signals, brakes, tires and other control mechanisms are in safe operating condition.
• Completes vehicle inspection reports, as required
• Utilizes Microsoft Outlook for email communications
• Utilizes Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS), when required
• May stock shelves and issue parts and materials in storeroom areas
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area in vehicle cabs and in the trailers throughout shift

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• None Required

Experience

• Six months of relevant experience driving a commercial vehicle, including operation of a forklift in a warehouse operations environment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid California Class A Commercial Driver License
• Possession of a forklift certification/license or the ability to obtain a forklift certification/license within the first two weeks assigned to the Senior Truck Driver/Clerk job classification
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Basic warehousing, delivery, and safety practices and procedures
• Vehicle operations, safety, and applicable DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) and DOT (Department of Transportation) commercial driving rules and regulations
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Operating Metro vehicles, including automobiles, supply trucks, and tractor/trailers safely and efficiently
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Load and unload materials
• Transport, distribute, and stock materials using a crane, forklift, drum jack, or other equipment
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintain logs and records
• Accurately badges in and out at the start and end of shift 
• Independently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; lift and move objects weighing over 51 pounds with assistance 
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Stockroom or warehouse
• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
• High noise environment
• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes
• Exposure to explosives and/or highly flammable materials
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and/or gases
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
• Local Travel

Physical Effort Required

• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or kneeling
• Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and/or knees
• Lifting or carrying
• Driving and/or operating heavy equipment
• Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity
• Reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction
• Safely use sharp objects and tools
• Operating foot pedals
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances

(DL)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

 

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

 

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm 

(Closed Sun & Mon) 

 

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

 

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.  Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Benefits

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Full-Time or Part-time)*

LACMTA BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME (TCU) EMPLOYEES

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Holidays
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Pension plan
• Social Security coverage
• Transportation passes
• Credit union
• Tuition assistance
• Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
• Thrift plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible medical spending account
• Flexible dependent care account
• Jury duty
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

LACMTA BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME (TCU) EMPLOYEES

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans (Part-time employees receive employee only medical, dental, and vision benefits)
• Social Security coverage
• Transportation passes
• Credit union
• Tuition assistance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• 401(k) Thrift Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Questions

01

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

02

Do you have or are able to obtain a valid, California Class A commercial driver's license prior to beginning employment with Metro? A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required for this position.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a current Metro employee?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a current Metro TCU employee?

• Yes
• No

06

If you indicated being a current Metro employee, please enter your employee badge number in the field below. If you selected "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

07

Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in driving a commercial vehicle, including operation of a forklift.

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months or more but less than 1 year of relevant experience
• 1 year or more but less than 3 years of relevant experience
• 3 years or more

08

If you indicated having experience driving a commercial vehicle, including operation of a forklift, please describe your relevant experience and list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list “N/A” in the field below.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address

One Gateway Plaza








Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website

https://www.metro.net/careers