Road Supervisor

Via; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Via is seeking a Road Supervisor to oversee service operations for Rochester Public Transit in Rochester, MN. You may also drive as needed, leading by example and ensuring excellent customer service for riders.

This full-time, shift-based role requires 40–45 hours per week with 8–9 hour shifts, in-person at the Rochester location. Scheduling may include evenings and weekends and extended hours as business needs arise. A CDL with Passenger Endorsement and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in transportation services or related field; at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education or certifications in transportation, logistics, or related field preferred.
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement and a clean driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to handle stressful situations diplomatically.
• Proficient with tablets and standard office software (e.g., Google Suite).
• Knowledge of Rochester city and community.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Successful completion of drug test and background checks is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular driver performance evaluations with coaching.
• Develop and implement training programs for drivers.
• Handle customer service issues to promote passenger satisfaction.
• Prioritize real-time operational issues and implement solutions.
• Respond to accidents/incidents and manage procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale processes and tools.
• Safely operate lift-equipped vehicles for elderly and disabled riders.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after shifts.

Skills

Leadership / supervision

Customer service

Effective communication

Knowledge of Rochester

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Transportation / logistics certification preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Tablet

Job description

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

As a Road Supervisor, you will oversee service operations for Rochester Public Transit. You will supervise driver performance, train drivers, support riders, de-escalate conflicts, and manage incidents when they occur. You may also work as a driver operator when needed, leading by example, and ensuring excellent customer service for our riders.
This is a full-time, shift-based position requiring approximately 40–45 hours per week (8–9 hour shifts) in-person based out of our Rochester, Minnesota. While standard schedules are provided, this role does require flexibility and your fixed schedule could include evenings, weekends, and on occassion extended hours as business needs arise.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct regular performance evaluations of drivers, providing feedback and coaching to improve service quality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement training programs for new hires and ongoing training for existing drivers.
• Handle customer service issues, resolving complaints and making decisions to promote passenger satisfaction.
• Prioritize operational issues as the real-time point of contact and implement creative solutions to solve problems as they arise
• Go to the scene of accidents and incidents to manage processes and protocols
• Diligently work collaboratively with a broad interdisciplinary team to scale operational processes, systems, and tools to drive rapid growth
• Safely and courteously, operate lift-equipped vehicles to transport elderly and/or persons with disabilities
• Learn the fundamentals of Via operations and related safety procedures
• Perform the routine operation of vehicles, including pre- and post-shift inspections

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in transportation services or comparable industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education or certifications in transportation, logistics, or related field preferred.
• At least 25 years old
• Hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Passenger Endorsement with a clean driving record.
• An effective communicator and holds excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to handle stressful situations diplomatically.
• Proficient in using a tablet and standard office software (e.g., Google Suite).
• Possess good knowledge of the city and community of Rochester
• Are able to operate a wheelchair accessible vehicle within standard safety guidelines to ensure public safety
• Able to deal effectively and courteously with all customers and the public
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Successful completion of a drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check is mandatory for employment.

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: $32 - $34 / hour
• Hours/Shifts: Varied
• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement benefits.