MV Transportation, Inc

General Manager

MV Transportation, Inc • $75K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or relevant business management experience
  • Minimum three years of managerial experience in a fixed-cost transit operation
  • Expertise in labor/union negotiations and expense management
  • Deep understanding of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety compliance (DOT and FTA)
  • Proficient in MS Office with strong analytical abilities and multitasking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility to adapt to additional duties based on contract requirements

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer relations through direct contact and proactive outreach
  • Identify, select, train, and mentor location staff
  • Communicate effectively and frequently with staff and support teams
  • Oversee vehicle maintenance to ensure fleet availability
  • Implement safety and training programs to ensure compliance
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews of departmental metrics
  • Manage financial metrics, report exceptions, and develop action plans
  • Develop and present the location's annual budget

Benefits

  • Leadership opportunity in a growing company
  • Comprehensive support for staff training and development
  • Engagement in labor and employee relations activities
  • Autonomy in managing operational strategies
  • Participation in significant client relationship management
Full Job Description
Overview

MV Transportation is seeking a Fixed Route General Manager to support proposed business in Pheonix, AZ. The General Manager will provide leadership and direction to 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 ensures 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 it 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 three years' experience as a manager supervising and running a fixed-cost transit property/operation.
  • Must have labor/union(s) negotiations/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, and a high degree of multitasking 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.
Learn more about MV Transportation, Inc
Size
17,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
Founded
1975
* Ladders Estimates

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