Reservations Supervisor

Transdev North America; New Carrollton (MD); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Transdev North America is looking for a Reservations Manager in New Carrollton, MD. Responsibilities include administrative support, monitoring staff performance, and fostering a positive working environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, customer service experience, and strong organizational skills.

The position offers competitive compensation of $24.00 to $25.50 per hour along with benefits like vacation, holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Join a team dedicated to safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer service and call center experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Ability to support the Lead Reservationists in daily operations.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist Reservations Manager in administrative tasks and monitor staff performance.
• Contribute to training, coaching, and supervision of reservationists.
• Manage scheduling and maintain quality assurance of reservations.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trapeze

Job description

Transdev is looking for a Reservations Manager to join our team in New Carrollton, MD. We are seeking friendly, customer service‑oriented individuals who are dedicated to safety and committed to providing the highest level of service.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $24.00 – maximum $25.50 per hour

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist the Reservations Manager in administrative tasks, ensuring attendance and performance goals are met, tracking individual attendance and performance, sending notifications to employees regarding attendance and performance, and ensuring scheduling requirements are efficiently managed.
• Monitoring: Monitor the performance of reservationists, working closely with them to identify and address any performance issues, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Staff Development and Promotion: Contribute to the training, coaching, and supervision of reservationists, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring best practices in customer service and leadership are upheld. Implement corrective actions to address performance issues and ensure adherence to standards.
• Communication and Conflict Resolution: Maintain regular communication with the Reservations Manager and reservationists, ensuring alignment in reservations operations and addressing immediate customer‑facing issues. Act as a mediator in minor employee disagreements, using active listening skills to understand and resolve conflict.
• Scheduling Oversight: Assist in managing reservations schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels and schedule adherence while maintaining a commitment to high‑quality service.
• Quality Assurance: Support the Reservations Department in assuring the quality of reservations operations, including monitoring and coaching reservationists to resolve performance issues.
• Backup Support: Provide backup support to reservations duties as needed without compromising primary administrative responsibilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ongoing efforts to optimize reservationist operations, enhance service quality, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Meeting Participation: Attend periodic meetings with stakeholders, representing the reservations team and potentially taking the lead on meetings in the absence of the Reservations Manager.
• Issue Escalation and Reporting: Proactively identify and escalate issues outside normal operating parameters to the Reservations Manager or appropriate parties, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing impact on service quality.
• Cross‑departmental Support: Assist other departments as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative spirit to ensure overall organizational success.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service and call center experience, with a preference for experience in an administrative or supervisory role.
• Strong administrative, organizational, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with and support the Lead Reservationists in day‑to‑day operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with paratransit scheduling software.
• Knowledge of Trapeze preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work is accomplished indoors in air‑conditioned or well‑ventilated facilities.
• Sit, type, and look at a computer for extended periods (up to 6–9 hours per day).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in written correspondence.
• Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.
• Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level.

Drug‑Free Workplace

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodations and Contact

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Job Details

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical / Payroll / HR / Accounting
Job Type: Full Time
Req ID: 7348
Pay Group: QQP
Cost Center: 454