Road Supervisor - Transit

Fountain; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Fountain, a leader in shared mobility solutions, is seeking a Road Supervisor in Chicago. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting field staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in operations management and exceptional interpersonal skills. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid holidays

PTO for part-time and full-time positions

On-the-job training and skills development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in Operations Management, with a preference for 3 years in the transit industry.
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds and be on your feet for an extended period.

Responsibilities

• Supervises operators to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.
• Monitors on-time performance and prepares required reports.
• Provides support and guidance to operators on various issues.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Operations Management experience

Transit industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Address 2005 W 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA

Compensation $25.50/hour

Job Description

WeDriveUis the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The company's 5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billionbus and rail passengers on four continents. Visitwedriveu.com to learn more about our company, clients and career opportunities.

Job Description:

The Road Supervisor will report to the General Manager and is responsible for actively facilitating communications between the field operations team to ensure the service is running efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises day-to-day activities of operators to ensure compliance with operational requirements for safe bus operations including compliance with corporate safety training processes and practices
• Provides support, advice and guidance to operators in responding to a variety of issues (e.g. customer complaints, bus and/or worker safety, time-off requests), assessing situations and determining appropriate course of action (e.g. additional training, counseling) to prevent further occurrences in the future
• Ensures a positive work environment for operators by providing coaching, mentoring and non-safety related training to promote high employee motivation and morale and commitment to company values and excellence in customer service
• Monitors on-time performance
• Prepares and submits required reports in a timely manner
• Supervises compliance with Company policies and/or processes by action and speech; discusses any breech of policy and procedure noted with Operations Manager
• Collects and audits employee DVIs
• Evaluates the performance of all direct-report personnel on a regular basis according to company policy

Skills Required and Physical Demands:

• Ability to multitask and pay extreme attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and problem solve.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced excel skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to lift 25+ pounds, climb stairs, and be on your feet for an extended period.
• Additional skills and physical demands may apply.

Education and Qualifications:

Hard requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Operations Managementwith 3 years in transit industry preferred; college education can be substituted for up to 2 years required work experience

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in public or private alternative transportation demand management (TDM)
• Knowledge of DMV policies and procedures

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Financial Wellness Tool

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO for part-time and full-time positions
• Paid holidays
• Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

*Benefits vary by position and location

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of our workforce, we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available.

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