Riverside Transit Agency Hosts Bus Driver Hiring Event

The agency is looking to fill up to 50 community driver positions with a starting hourly rate of $26.27 and benefits.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

The Riverside Transit Agency is hosting a hiring event on March 7 in Hemet, California to recruit up to 50 community bus drivers. The starting hourly rate is $26.27, with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, CalPERS retirement, paid holidays and sick days, and more.

Why it matters

The Riverside Transit Agency provides an essential public transportation service in western Riverside County, and the hiring event aims to address a need for more drivers to operate the agency's fleet of mid-size buses. Competitive wages and benefits can help the agency attract qualified candidates in a tight labor market.

The details

The hiring event will take place on March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the RTA facility located at 700 Scaramella Circle in Hemet. Applicants should bring their driver's licenses and DMV-provided driving history records, as there will be an on-site DMV kiosk available. Qualified applicants may receive same-day job offers after on-site assessments.

  • The hiring event is scheduled for March 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The players

Riverside Transit Agency

A public transportation agency that provides bus services in western Riverside County, California.

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What’s next

Qualified applicants who receive job offers at the hiring event will need to complete the onboarding process with the Riverside Transit Agency.

The takeaway

The Riverside Transit Agency's hiring event is an opportunity for job seekers in the Hemet area to secure a well-paying community bus driver position with a comprehensive benefits package, helping to address the agency's need for more drivers to maintain its public transportation services.