Free O.C. bus driver training can lead to a great career

Drive your career forward the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Bus Operator Academy at Saddleback College. A free Bus Driver Training course at Saddleback College will help you develop the skills needed for a life-long career in transportation. Did you know that 80% of OCTA’s bus operations management team started as drivers?

Training Includes:

• Safety and driving procedures
• Pre-trip inspection
• Commercial permit preparation, and more!

Qualified participants who complete the training are guaranteed an interview as an OCTA bus driver.
Starting pay during training is $22.37 per hour. Following training, pay will increase to $23.35.

Driver Benefits:

• Eligible for a raise every 6 months
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid leave, retirement, and educational reimbursement

Participants do not need to be enrolled at Saddleback College to attend. Seats are limited.

Learn more at OCBus.com/Academy. Questions? Please call 949-582-4548

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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