Operations Manager

Transdev • $85K — $96K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Class B or higher CDL with Passenger and Air brake endorsements, or ability to obtain
  • 3+ years of transit supervisory experience
  • Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and relevant databases
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to manage labor relations, including grievances.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of operators and coordinate with supervisors and dispatch personnel
  • Oversee scheduling of operators and monitor service delivery
  • Collaborate with maintenance to meet service requirements
  • Analyze performance, resolve employee issues and improve processes
  • Make hiring decisions and evaluate staff performance
  • Assist in accident investigations and support safety personnel
  • Develop operations department budget.

Benefits

  • Minimum of two weeks vacation
  • Five sick days
  • Twelve holidays including eight standard and four floating
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.
Full Job Description
Operations Manager

The Operations Manager reports directly to the General Manager in fulfilling daily operations including but not limited to route supervision, staff and operator supervision, effective communication with internal and external customers and coaching employees for optimal performance, managing the entire operation in the absence of the General Manager, complying with all Company policies and managing the operation within the budgetary plan for the location. This position is based in Vallejo, CA in supporting the Solano County Transit.

Transdev is proud to offer:
  • Competitive compensation package of minimum $85,000 - maximum 96,800.

Benefits include:
  • Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
  • Sick days: 5 days
  • Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
  • Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervises daily activities of all operators and coordinates the activities of supervisors and dispatch personnel.
  • Oversees scheduling of operators; monitors operations and coordinates delivery of service with superiors.
  • Works closely with the maintenance department to ensure that all operation service requirements are met.
  • Track, compile, and analyze performance; handle interdepartmental issues; resolve employee issues and grievances; improve processes and route scheduling.
  • Makes hiring decisions for authorized roles; evaluates the work performance of staff; ensures the timely and efficient completion of all assigned tasks.
  • Assists in accident/incident investigation, including any needed on-site assistance and support to safety and training personnel.
  • Coordinates with the safety and training department to ensure all safety goals and directives are met.
  • Develop operations department budget.
  • May operate a vehicle in revenue service, if necessary.
  • Other duties as required.
  • Travel requirement outside of immediate area (10%).

Qualifications :
  • A high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, required
  • Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement and Air brake endorsement required or the ability to obtain one
  • 3 or more years of relevant transit supervisory experience required
  • Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations.
  • Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and relevant database programs
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details
  • Ability to work effectively with labor; which may include labor grievances and negotiations
  • Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
  • Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
  • Sit for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
  • Push and pull objects up to XX pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
  • Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 4140

Pay Group: 7XY

Cost Center: 590

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