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 Lawrence, Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operations management.
• Provides strategic planning and direction to the operations staff.
• Manages contract compliance.
• Has shared responsibility for scheduling, performance evaluation, and staffing responsibilities for the facility's management staff.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred.
• 5+7 years of supervisory or management level experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods of operation of the transit system’s staff and operational departments.
• Ability to deal with state and local government.
• 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details.
• Ability to 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.

Pay and Schedule

• Compensation package of minimum $79,000 – maximum $89,000.
• Corporate Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program, offering a target bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary, based on individual, business, and overall performance goals.
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent).

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-25% 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• 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.