Transit Supervisor | Night Shift

About the role

The Transit Supervisor oversees and coordinates daily transit operations on and off the Liberty University campus. This includes supervising bus operators, dispatchers, and support personnel; ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations; and maintaining efficient and safe transit services.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Director of the Transit Dept.
• Must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the Transit Department.
• Oversee all Transit operations to the assigned shift bus operators, making sure buses keep an even spacing on routes and that routes are being run correctly according to the route timetable.
• Performs duties of a Transit Supervisor while on a set scheduled shift or on a rotating scheduled shift; this is to include weekends and weeknights on and off regular school hours.
• Ability to respond in a timely manner as emergency needs arise.
• Performs semi-annual driver check rides.
• Answers incoming Transit phone calls.
• Come up and implement a “relief drivers’ program” in the event that a driver is unable to work their assigned shift.
• Drive fixed routes or special shuttles on an as-needed and/or as emergency needs arise.
• Aids as needed with: transit paperwork, scheduling of day to day operation functions, scheduling drivers, etc.
• Aids Transit management to ensure that Transit drivers are trained and are familiar with all on and off campus routes.
• Works with Transit management to ensure all Liberty Transit commercial vehicles meet or exceed FMCSA standards and are kept in compliance with said standards through all necessary inspections as required by the FMCSA.
• Provides quality customer service and responds to public inquiries and requests for service in a courteous manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned as Essential Personnel, you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies, including clean-up required because of severe weather incidents. Transit employees are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May), Orientation, and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Supervises 20+ staff.

  Qualifications and Credentials

  • Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in transit operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
  • Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements; FMCSA certification preferred.

  Skills

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and transit management software.
  • Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems effectively.
  • Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and transit safety standards.

  ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

  • Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
  • Problem Solving: Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

  Physical and Sensory Abilities

  • Regularly required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
  • Frequently required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
  • Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
  • Regularly lift up to 50+ pounds.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work Environment: Climate-controlled setting, well lighted, moderate noise level.
  • Driving Requirements: Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.

  Pay Range

  $24.04 - $26.44

  Benefits

  • Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions.
  • The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.