Operations Manager - Transit

WeDriveU

• $80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Operations Management
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Self-motivated with strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities
  • Knowledge of DOT compliance is a plus
  • Licensed Class B driver preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of drivers and implement standard operating procedures
  • Ensure bus routes meet client needs efficiently
  • Make staffing decisions and communicate them to the team
  • Hire, train, and develop new drivers
  • Analyze ridership data and propose route adjustments
  • Support policy and procedure development for the company
  • Assist the General Manager as needed

Benefits

  • Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Financial Wellness Tool
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PTO for both part-time and full-time roles
  • Paid holidays
  • Pet & Legal Insurance
  • On-the-job training and skills development opportunities
  • Career advancement through internal transfers
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Operations Manager (OM) will report to the General Manager and assist with all supervisory duties outlined below. The OM will work onsite and will actively communicate with the client as well as other vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the daily activities of all drivers and oversee the development and implementation of standard operating procedures as directed by the Client and WeDriveU company policies
  • Ensure that all bus routes are constantly operating and adequately servicing the client's needs
  • Make logistical coverage/staffing decisions and communicate them effectively to the rest of the team (drivers and client management)
  • Hire (interviews, road tests, training, etc.), train and develop new drivers
  • Analyze and interpret ridership numbers and suggest route changes accordingly
  • Support the development of company policy and procedures
  • Support the General Manager as needed
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may apply

Skills Required and Physical Demands:

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to prove intermediate to advanced excel skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and problem solve
  • Prior knowledge of DMV policies and procedures is preferred but not required
  • Well versed in all aspects of DOT compliance
  • Licensed Class B driver (Passenger and Air brakes endorsement) a bonus but not required
  • Must be able to lift 25+ pounds, climb stairs and be on your feet for an extended period
  • Additional skills and physical demands may apply

Education and Qualifications:

Hard Requirements:

  • 3+ years' experience in Operations Management

Preferred Requirements:

  • Work experience in public or private alternative transportation demand management (TDM) highly desirable

We Offer

Physical Health

  • Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits

Financial Health

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Financial Wellness Tool
  • Commuter Benefits

Emotional Health

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PTO for part-time and full-time positions
  • Paid holidays
  • Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

  • On-the-job training and skills development
  • Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

*Benefits vary by position and location

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