Area Transit Operations Leader — $180k–$205k

Transdev; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks minimum

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 12 days (8 standard, 4 float

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev is seeking an Area General Manager to proactively oversee operations in Chula Vista, CA, and two fixed-route locations in South Bay and East County. You will lead management teams, optimize fleets, manage budgets, and drive safety and customer satisfaction while delivering strong financial performance.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience leading large fixed-route transit operations, experience with multiple locations and ~750 employees, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years leading a large fixed-route transit operation.
• Experience overseeing multiple locations and approximately 750 employees.
• Strong P&L, budgeting, and labor relations experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead management teams and frontline employees to achieve safety, service, operational, and financial goals.
• Optimize fleet utilization, scheduling, maintenance planning, and workforce deployment.
• Maintain P&L and budget accountability.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, environmental, and contractual compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, union partners, employees, and community stakeholders.
• Lead employee development and labor relations activities.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Client management

Communication

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Transdev is seeking an Area General Manager to proactively oversee operations in Chula Vista, CA, and two fixed-route locations in South Bay and East County. You will lead management teams, optimize fleets, manage budgets, and drive safety and customer satisfaction while delivering strong financial performance.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience leading large fixed-route transit operations, experience with multiple locations and ~750 employees, and strong leadership and