I applied online. I interviewed at SamTrans (San Carlos, CA) in Oct 2017
Interview
Oct: apply online
Nov: easy personality test in large group of applicants.
Dec: interview with panel of 3 sitting 2' from you on all sides with no table in-between. Seemed unprofessional. Typical questions. Dealt with angry customer? Etc.
Sit in bus seat to make sure you're tall enough.
Giving your # on list. Classes of 20 start every 3 months.
6 weeks before class provide e permission for background test (they don't call former employers), get dmv 10 yr driving history printout, go urgent care for drug screen, eye test, quick physical, study for bus permit (4 tests, lots of free study guides online) pay $80 take the 4 tests at dmv. 3 tries to pass or repay $80 to retry (samtrans only reimburses one $80).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
typical questions like have you ever dealt with an angry customer and what did you do?