Assistant Manager of Transportation Services AS6962

About the role

Manages and coordinates activities of transit operations to provide passengers with fast, efficient, and safe transportation. Acts as an advisor and assistant to the Transit Manager on matters concerning transit operations. Responsible for assisting with state and federal grant applications and compliance. Designated Employee Representative (DER) for the department’s drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Coincides with bus operations activity through assigning, scheduling, and dispatching bus operators and vehicles to fixed and demand-response routes.
• Coordinates field activities using communication equipment and directs field supervision.
• Checks operator availability, assigns operators to vehicles, directs operators to route changes, and provides on-site field supervision.
• Manages the work schedule of 40-49 employees.
• Works within the scope of established departmental rules, regulations, and procedures, exercising independent judgment and discretion in coordinating efforts to resolve field problems.
• Interviews, hires, and trains new route operators.
• Recommends route changes to the Director or the Transit Manager.
• Responds promptly and courteously to customer complaints.
• Maintains weekly ridership records.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date).
• Five years of transit experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess a CDL Class B license with Passenger (P) endorsement and Air-brake endorsement for Transit Supervisors only.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• A working personal cell phone is mandatory.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to communicate using a two-way radio.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the operational characteristics of passenger buses.
• Knowledge of the city's arterial and secondary road network.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of transit operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Pay

$48,000 - $66,000 (contingent upon available funding)