Assistant General Manager

About the role

The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in directing the passenger transit operations. This position is based in Elmira, NY in supporting the C-Tran, CEATS and Steuben County Transit.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operations management.
• Provides strategic planning and direction to the operations staff.
• Manages contract compliance.
• Shares responsibility for scheduling, performance evaluation, and staffing responsibilities for the facility's management staff.
• Other duties as required.
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or 5+ years of experience in a finance role.
• 5+ years of supervisory or management level experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying the transit operation.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods of operation of the transit system's staff and operational departments.
• Ability to deal with state and local government.
• Manage cost control and financial/budget experience handling multiple locations.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
• Organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details.
• Navigate labor relations issues and work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances and negotiations.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

Benefits

• 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, voluntary long-term disability.

Physical Requirements

• 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 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday.
• Lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to file or equipment stored at ground level.
• Tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.

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 thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ.