MV Transportation, Inc

General Manager

MV Transportation, Inc$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent experience in business management.
  • Minimum of 5 years of operations management experience in a paratransit setting with a fleet of 150+ vehicles.
  • Expertise in managing labor relations and union contracts.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety regulations, including DOT and FTA compliance.
  • Proficient in MS Office with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer relations through direct contact and outreach.
  • Identify, train, and mentor location staff to enhance performance.
  • Communicate effectively and frequently with location staff and support teams.
  • Oversee vehicle maintenance to ensure fleet readiness for operations.
  • Implement safety and training programs to meet compliance standards.
  • Conduct audits and reviews of departmental metrics regularly.
  • Develop and manage financial metrics and action plans for the location.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
  • Diverse and supportive workplace culture.
  • Access to advanced scheduling and management software tools.
  • Engagement in community outreach initiatives.
  • Participation in labor and employee relations activities.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a paratransit General Manager who will provide support, leadership, and direction to an assigned operating location to ensure delivery of annual business plans. He/she will control the daily operation of our transportation contract, in compliance with the policies of the contracting agency and in conformance with company procedures.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Effectively manage customer relations through both direct contact and outreach programs.
  • Identify, select, train, and mentor location staff.
  • Effectively and frequently communicate with location staff and support team members.
  • Oversee vehicle maintenance plan and ensure fleet availability to meet service requirements.
  • Oversee safety and training programs, plans, and processes to ensure compliance with company, contract, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain client contact routinely to meet or exceed expectations.
  • Conduct periodic departmental audits.
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly review of key operational metrics.
  • Ensure that all location financial metrics are managed continuously, exceptions are reported, and action plans are developed to ensure the location meets its financial, safety, and operational expectations.
  • Implement, promote, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Interact with bridges committee to effectuate positive changes to policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Participate in location(s) labor and employee relations activities.
  • Provide insight and information to support location(s) contract renewals.
  • Create and present location(s) annual budget.


Qualifications

Talent Requirements:
  • College degree or equivalent business management experience.
  • Management experience required.
  • Must have a minimum of (5) five years of comprehensive experience in operations management in a paratransit environment with 150+ vehicles, with knowledge of scheduling software.
  • Must have labor/union(s) expenses expertise.
  • Must have a full understanding of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety, DOT, and FTA compliance.
  • MS Office, strong analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills,s and a high degree of multi-tasking skills.
  • Additional duties/responsibilities based upon individual contract requirements.

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About MV Transportation, Inc

MV Transportation, Inc. is a privately held transportation contracting firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1975 by husband and wife team Alex and Feysan Lodde. MV Transportation provides paratransit, fixed-route, shuttle, and school bus services to cities and counties throughout the United States and Canada. The company operates a fleet of over 15,000 vehicles and employs over 20,000 people. MV Transportation is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to its customers.
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17,000 employees
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Founded
1975

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