General Manager

Transdev$80K — $105K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred or a combination of experience and education considered.
  • 5+ years of experience managing a fixed route or paratransit bus operation of similar size.
  • Proficient understanding of transportation technology, apps, and Wi-Fi.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation.
  • Experience in Business Administration, Logistics, or Transportation is preferred.
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and transit system regulations.
  • Ability to navigate labor relations issues and work with union partners.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with employees, clients, and the local community.
  • Set strategic direction for business unit in accordance with client contracts.
  • Lead management team to achieve safety and service performance goals.
  • Identify and develop business growth opportunities.
  • Optimize asset returns through scheduling and performance management.
  • Analyze KPIs to ensure positive operational results.
  • Oversee budget management and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Two weeks of vacation paid time off.
  • Five paid sick days.
  • Twelve paid holidays including eight standard and four floating days.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary long-term disability options.
Full Job Description
The General Manager will proactively manage overall operations including the delivery of safe and reliable service, employee oversight, management of contract assets, risk management, client and customer satisfaction and financial performance. This position is based in Essex, NJ in supporting the Essex County.

  • Competitivecompensationpackageofminimum$80,000-maximum$105,000

Benefits include:
  • Vacation:minimumoftwo(2)weeks
  • Sickdays:5days
  • Holidays:12days;8standardand4floating
  • Otherstandardbenefits:401(k)retirementplan,medical,dentalandvision,lifeinsurance,short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Continuouslybuildsrelationshipswithemployees,theclient,unionpartners,andthelocalcommunity.
  • Accordingtolocation/clientcontract,setscommercialandoperationalstrategic directionforthebusiness unit team.
  • Leadsthemanagementteamandemployeeworkforcetoachievecorporate/propertysafetygoals,service performance, and financial objectives.
  • Identifies,suggests,anddevelopsbusinessgrowthopportunities.
  • Optimizesthereturnonassetsdeployedwithinthebusinesstoincludevehiclescheduling,maintenance, and performance management.
  • IdentifiesandanalyzesKPIstomaintainpositiveresults.
  • Ensuresservicesareprovidedwithinbudgetandactionplansaredevelopedandimplementedtoimprove operational efficiencies.
  • Determinesanddeliversbusinessunitbudget.
  • EnsurescompliancewithstateandfederalregulationsandcompliancewithTransdevcorporatesafety standards.
  • Overseesallstaffmanagementandassignsdevelopmenttraininginliaisonwiththecorporateteamas appropriate.
  • Ensureseffectiveenvironmentalcomplianceandsustainabilitymanagement.
  • Providescompleteandaccuratedatacollection,compilation,analysis,andreporting
  • Otherdutiesasrequired.
  • Travelrequirementoutsideofimmediatearea10%

Qualifications:
  • Completionofafour(4)yearcollegedegreeinarelevantfieldisdesirable,althoughacombinationof relevant experience and education will be considered.
  • ExperienceinBusinessAdministration,Logistics,Transportationorrelatedfieldorequivalentbusiness experience preferred.
  • Atleast5yearsofexperiencemanagingafixedrouteorparatransitbusoperationofsimilarsizeand scope.
  • Knowledgeofrelevantfederalandstateemploymentlaws.
  • Thoroughknowledgeoftransitsystemregulationsandoperations.
  • Abilitytobuildsolidandmaintainstrongworkingrelationshipswithclients.
  • Abilitytomanagecostcontrolandfinancialbudget.
  • WorkingknowledgeandproficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeSuite.
  • Intermediate level understanding of technology,apps,Wi-Fi,andunderstandingoftransportationtechnology.
  • Strongwrittenandoralcommunicationskills;excellentpresentationskills;abilityto influencepeopleatall levels of the organization.
  • Abilitytoorganizeandperformworkefficiently,strongattentiontodetail.
  • AbilitytonavigateLaborRelationsissuesandworkeffectivelywithunionpartners,includinglabor grievances, and negotiations.
  • Mustbeabletoworkshiftsorflexibleworkschedulesasneeded.
  • SubjecttoaDOTdrugtestingandphysicalifapplicable.DOTRegulation49CFRPart40doesnot authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
  • Workoutsideinvaryingtemperature,weather,andhumidityconditions-100%ofthejobisperformed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
  • Sitforextendedperiods(upto6-8hoursperday);frequentlywalkforlongdistancesandon possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
  • Pushandpullobjectsupto 50pounds,occasionallythroughouttheworkday;liftmaterialweighingupto 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
  • Withstandheavytrafficareaswhileperformingthedutiesofthejob;tolerateexposuretoconsiderable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
  • BeeligibletoworkintheUnitedStateswithoutrequiringsponsorshipnoworinthefuture(ifbasedinthe U.S.).
  • Successfullypassapre-employmentdrugscreen.

Job Category: General Managers

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8809

Pay Group: VDD

Cost Center: 163

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

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