Field Operations Manager, Via Student Transit

Via; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plans

401K matching

Job summary

Via is seeking a Field Manager for its Student Transit team in Appleton. In this fully in-person role, you'll manage daily operations and ensure reliable student transportation services. Your expertise in logistics and people management will be pivotal in enhancing both student and driver experiences.

Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including free medical plans and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Operationally experienced with a background in people management, logistics, customer service, or process-oriented work.
• Strong communication skills that earn trust from drivers, school partners, and teammates.
• Hands-on and proactive in problem-solving at the field level.

Responsibilities

• Run daily onsite operations and ensure safe, reliable transportation.
• Make real-time decisions about driver supply and compliance.
• Support drivers and improve service based on feedback.

Skills

People management

Logistics

Customer service

Process-oriented work

Job description

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data‑driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Field Manager on Via’s Student Transit team, you are the force that keeps critical student transportation services running reliably for the communities that depend on them. This is a high‑ownership, boots‑on‑the‑ground role where you’ll lead daily operations, tackle real‑time challenges, and continuously elevate the student, district, and driver experience in one of Via’s fastest‑growing and most impactful business lines.

This is a fully in‑person position with the expectation that you will be onsite 4–5 days per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Run the daily onsite operations of our service. You’ll make sure our operations run smoothly to provide our riders with safe, reliable, and accessible transportation.
• Make informed, real‑time decisions about driver supply, compliance, student needs, and unexpected issues - stepping in quickly to ensure continuously excellent and dependable service.
• Guide and support drivers - building strong relationships, addressing concerns, and ensuring they feel equipped to deliver great service to students and families.
• Turn student and district feedback into tangible improvements, spotting patterns and collaborating with internal teams to make thoughtful and actionable operational improvements.
• Use data and technology to understand service performance, diagnose problems, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and rider experience.
• Act as a key operational bridge between school partners, drivers, and Via central teams to help deliver high‑quality service and support growth across your market.

Who You Are:

• Operationally experienced, with a background in people management, logistics, customer service, or process‑oriented work.
• Relationship oriented, earning trust from drivers, school partners/districts, and teammates, through clear communication and follow‑through.
• Hands‑on and proactive, preferring to be in the field, learning the service firsthand, and solving problems where they happen.
• Tactical and strategic, able to problem‑solve issues as they come up but also think long term about solutions to mitigate these occurrences.
• Mission driven, an individual who understands the value of student transportation in shaping people’s education and their life trajectory.
• Based in the Appleton area, ready to be onsite 4–5 days a week.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable.
• Salary Range: $60,000 – 70,000 per year.
• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.

Via is an equal opportunity employer.