General Manager

Transdev; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation policy

Sick leave

Holidays

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Job summary

Transdev in Arcadia, CA seeks a General Manager to lead operations, ensuring safe and reliable service, staff oversight, and strong financial performance. The role focuses on building relationships with employees, the client, and the community while directing strategy and budget to meet contract goals.

The position requires extensive experience in transportation operations, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across a multi-location operation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four‑year college degree in a relevant field is desirable, although a combination of relevant experience and education will be considered
• Experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, or related field or equivalent business experience preferred
• At least five years of experience managing a fixed route or paratransit bus operation of similar size and scope
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws
• Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations
• Ability to build solid and maintain strong working relationships with clients
• Ability to manage cost control and financial budget
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of technology, apps, Wi‑Fi, and transportation technology
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to detail
• Ability to navigate Labor Relations issues and work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances and negotiations
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical; DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason

Responsibilities

• Continuously builds relationships with employees, the client, union partners, and the local community
• Sets commercial and operational strategic direction for the business unit team according to location/client contract
• Leads the management team and employee workforce to achieve corporate/property safety goals, service performance, and financial objectives
• Identifies, suggests, and develops business growth opportunities
• Optimizes the return on assets deployed within the business to include vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and performance management
• Identifies and analyzes KPIs to maintain positive results
• Ensures services are provided within budget and action plans are developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies
• Determines and delivers business unit budget
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and Transdev corporate safety standards
• Oversees all staff management and assigns development training in liaison with the corporate team as appropriate
• Ensures effective environmental compliance and sustainability management
• Provides complete and accurate data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting
• Other duties as required

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Labor relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Manager

The General Manager will proactively manage overall operations including the delivery of safe and reliable service, employee oversight, management of contract assets, risk management, client and customer satisfaction and financial performance. This position is based in Arcadia, CA.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $163,000 – maximum $195,000
• Vacation: minimum of two weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously builds relationships with employees, the client, union partners, and the local community
• Sets commercial and operational strategic direction for the business unit team according to location/client contract
• Leads the management team and employee workforce to achieve corporate/property safety goals, service performance, and financial objectives
• Identifies, suggests, and develops business growth opportunities
• Optimizes the return on assets deployed within the business to include vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and performance management
• Identifies and analyzes KPIs to maintain positive results
• Ensures services are provided within budget and action plans are developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies
• Determines and delivers business unit budget
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and Transdev corporate safety standards
• Oversees all staff management and assigns development training in liaison with the corporate team as appropriate
• Ensures effective environmental compliance and sustainability management
• Provides complete and accurate data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a four‑year college degree in a relevant field is desirable, although a combination of relevant experience and education will be considered
• Experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, or related field or equivalent business experience preferred
• At least five years of experience managing a fixed route or paratransit bus operation of similar size and scope
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws
• Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations
• Ability to build solid and maintain strong working relationships with clients
• Ability to manage cost control and financial budget
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of technology, apps, Wi‑Fi, and transportation technology
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to detail
• Ability to navigate Labor Relations issues and work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances and negotiations
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical, if applicable; DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed
• Employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors

Drug‑Free Workplace

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.)
• All applicants must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.