Job Opening: Transportation Operations Manager

Company
Transdev
Location
Baltimore, MD
Posted on
May 22, 2024

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video athttps://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

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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.

  • Develops Operations department budget.

  • May operate a vehicle in revenue service, if necessary.

  • Maintains confidentiality of all information.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required

  • Bachelor Degree or four years of relevant college coursework preferred

  • Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement and Air brake endorsement required or the ability to obtain one

Qualifications:

  • 3 or more years of relevant transit supervisory experience required

  • Thorough knowledge of basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation

  • Thorough knowledge of the methods of operation of the transit system’s staff and operational departments

  • 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; may include labor grievances and negotiations

  • Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% travel for occasional meetings

Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Must be able to maintain a DOT medical card

  • Must submit to drug testing

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

  • Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.

  • Frequently required to sit. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; and smell. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

  • Up to 30% of the workday is spent outdoors monitoring service on routes, transit facilities, and company locations.

  • Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in a damp environment with moderate noise.

  • Remaining work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer; time is spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer.

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.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; able to pass a drug screen.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: General Managers / Asst General Managers / Ops Managers

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 2284

Pay Group: UC6

Cost Center: 55381

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.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.

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