Parking & Transit Supervisor 630792

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is seeking a Transit Operations Supervisor to coordinate daily bus operations, assign staff, and dispatch for fixed-route and demand-response services. You will supervise field operations on-site, ensure safety, and maintain schedules for 40-49 employees.

Responsibilities include hiring/training operators, communicating route changes, and maintaining ridership records. A CDL Class B with P endorsement is required; a pre-employment drug screen applies.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required, degree must be conferred on or before start date.
• Four years of supervisory experience.
• CDL Class B with P endorsement; air brake endorsement for Transit Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily bus operations by assigning, scheduling, and dispatching for fixed-route and demand-response services.
• Oversee field operations through on-site supervision and communications equipment to ensure safe, efficient transit services.
• Monitor operator availability and assign personnel to vehicles; communicate route adjustments.
• Interview, hire, and train new route operators; recommend route modifications to leadership.
• Maintain weekly ridership records and respond promptly to customer concerns.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School / GED

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Two-way radio

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Joseph Bailey, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Shift varies from 4am to midnight, Monday through Friday, with occasional mandatory weekend assignments.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$22.00 - $27.00 (contingent upon available funding)

About This Position

This position is responsible for coordinating daily bus operations by assigning, scheduling, and dispatching bus operations and vehicles for both fixed-route and demand-response services. The role oversees field operations through the use of communication equipment and direct on-site supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable transit services.

Key responsibilities include monitoring operator availability, assigning personnel to vehicles, communicating route adjustments, and providing field supervision as needed. The position manages the schedules and daily activities of 40-49 employees while exercising independent judgment to resolve operational issues in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.

Additional duties include interviewing, hiring, and training new route operators; recommending route modifications to the Director, Manager, or Assistant Manager; responding to customer concerns promptly and professionally; and maintaining accurate weekly ridership records.

A personal cell phone is required for work-related communication. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, lift up to 60 pounds, and meet the requirements of this safety-sensitive position. In accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations, employees in this role must comply with the drug and alcohol testing requirements outlined in 49CFR Part 40.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Four years of supervisory experience.

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

• Must have a CDL Class B license with P endorsement.
• Air Brake endorsement required for Transit Supervisors only.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Ability to operate a personal computer, communicate via two-way radio, and use Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the operational characteristics of passenger buses.
• Knowledge of the city’s arterial and secondary road network.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of transit operations.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's