Transit Operations Superintendent - Paratransit

About the role

The position oversees all Fixed-Route and Para-Transit bus service throughout Manatee County; supervises bus drivers, supervisors and dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of applicable traffic laws and regulations;
• Applies knowledge, or quickly learns and applies knowledge, of the geography of the County and applicable bus routes;
• Applies knowledge of security and safety requirements associated with transit operations;
• Meets with operator supervisors to resolve problems, issue special instructions, and/or schedule changes;
• Reviews scheduling, passenger load patterns and driver workloads;
• Makes recommendations for upgrading service to meet public needs;
• Maintains operator records;
• Establishes operating procedures and guidelines for Transit operations;
• Ensures conformance with the Personnel Policy, departmental procedures and Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations;
• Reviews, investigates and appropriately handles vehicular and personnel-related accidents and/or incidents;
• Participates in development and administration of the division's training programs;
• Reviews daily reports and monthly billings for accuracy and development of audit trail;
• Provides assistance in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget;
• Checks routes for passenger safety, road conditions and scheduled arrivals at different points;
• Drives support vehicles when required;
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and tactfully, orally and in writing;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with, co-workers, supervisors, clients, etc.;
• Serves as Division Manager in absence of Operations Chief and Manager.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business, public administration, planning or related field;
• Minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in mass transit and/or para-transit operations;
• Minimum Of Two (2) Years Supervisory Experience;
• Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement, or Class "B" CDL permit with passenger and air brake endorsements, by effective date of employment required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass the CDL skills Test within six weeks with training provided;
• Must successfully pass a DOT physical and pass a Level 2 background check.