Operations Manager

Jobtailor; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Livermore, CA seeks an experienced Transit Manager to lead, train, and develop transit staff while ensuring compliance with ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements. This role oversees drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and operations staff, maintaining safety and quality within contract budgets.

The ideal candidate has CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements, 5+ years in transit management, and experience managing union environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transit management.
• Experience supervising hourly personnel in a passenger transportation environment.
• Experience working with senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
• Experience training in classroom and behind-the-wheel settings.
• Experience in managing a Union environment preferred.
• CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and develop transit staff.
• Implement short- and long-term strategic processes.
• Oversee drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and operations staff.
• Ensure daily operations meet client needs and contractual requirements.
• Promote safe, high-quality transportation within the contract budget.
• Oversee scheduling, expenditures, attendance, and discipline.
• Perform monthly safety meetings.
• Train and retrain staff and update policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform driver evaluations required by contract and ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements.
• Communicate regularly with the client regarding updates, information, and system upgrades.
• Monitor direct reports and provide coaching and guidance.
• Perform additional assigned or required duties.

Skills

Transit Management

Staff Training

Safety Procedures

Data Analytics

Map Reading

Two-Way Radio

Driver Evaluations

Operations Oversight

Budget Management

Discipline Admin

Problem Solving

Coaching Guidance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

CDL Class B With Passenger Endorsements

Job description

• Manage, train, and develop transit staff
• Implement short- and long-term strategic processes
• Oversee drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and operations staff
• Ensure daily operations meet client needs and contractual requirements
• Promote safe, high-quality transportation within the contract budget
• Oversee scheduling, expenditures, attendance, and discipline
• Perform monthly safety meetings
• Train and retrain staff and update policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Perform driver evaluations required by contract and ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements
• Communicate regularly with the client regarding updates, information, and system upgrades
• Monitor direct reports and provide coaching and guidance
• Perform additional assigned or required duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in transit management
• Previous management experience in the Para-Transit or livery industries preferred
• Previous experience working with senior citizens or persons with disabilities
• Experience supervising hourly personnel in a passenger transportation environment
• Experience training in a classroom and behind the wheel setting
• Experience in managing a Union environment preferred
• CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to understand and administer discipline
• Knowledge of basic safety and training procedures
• Map reading, two-way radio communication and driving experience preferably in a demand responsive service environment
• Capabilities as it relates to data analytics preferred
• Thorough knowledge of ADA, DOT, FTA regulations preferred
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Regular attendance is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transit management, including staff training, safety compliance, and operational oversight. Proficient in managing transportation services while adhering to ADA, DOT, and FTA regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transit Management
• CDL Class B With Passenger Endorsements
• ADA, DOT, FTA Regulations
• Staff Training And Development
• Union Environment Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Transit Management
• Staff Training
• Safety Procedures
• Data Analytics
• Map Reading
• Two-Way Radio Communication
• Driver Evaluations
• Operational Oversight
• Budget Management
• Discipline Administration

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Coaching And Guidance
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CDL Class B With Passenger Endorsements

Industry Keywords

• Para-Transit
• Livery Industries
• Passenger Transportation
• Demand Responsive Service
• Senior Citizens Care
• Persons With Disabilities