Metro Entry Level Trainee Program (ELTP)

The Metro Entry Level Trainee Program (ELTP) offers recent college graduates an opportunity to gain professional work experience in public transportation. Selected ELTP participants will learn about the transportation industry under the close direction of experienced staff. Participants will receive meaningful assignments and provide assistance to transit professionals while gaining experience to build a career in public transit.

The types of ELTP opportunities offered to recent graduates may include but are not limited to: transit operations, construction/sustainability, graphic design, urban planning, human resources, marketing research, media relations, and administration.

ELTP assignments will last from one to two years.

Eligibility

To qualify for Metro ELTP, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Recently graduated from an accredited 4-year college or university
• Must be a US citizen or a legal resident and eligible to work in this country as determined by the U.S. Immigration Laws

Terms and Conditions

• ELTP Trainees may work up to 40 hours per week.
• Salary is dependent upon the Trainee's assignment and level of education and prior professional experience. It will be a minimum of $20.00 per hour.
• Completion of the ELTP does not guarantee full time employment with the agency.
• Metro does not provide benefits, vacation pay, or holiday pay for trainees.
• All ELTP employees must adhere to Metro's dress code and observe all safety rules and regulations at all times.
• All prospective ELTP employees are subject to Metro's pre-employment screenings including criminal background check.

Benefits include:

• Exposure to Dynamic Working Environment
• Mentorship from World-Class Professional Staff
• Option to Explore Various Disciplines
• Competitive Compensation
• Transportation Pass for free use of Metro's Transit System

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Applicants can forward their resume with a cover letter to:

Human Resources Department ELTP
Mail Stop: 99-14-6
One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Or Email: gerhardtw@metro.net
Or Fax: 213.922.5266