Sonora: General Manager, Transit Operations

Transdev; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks minimum

Sick days 5 days

Holidays: 12 days (8 standard + 4float

401(k) retirement plan, medical, dent,

Job summary

Transdev in Sonora, CA seeks a General Manager to oversee end-to-end bus operations, ensuring safe, reliable service while leading a team to meet financial and service objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to build client and community relationships. A four-year degree and relevant transit experience are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four year college degree in a relevant field is desirable, although a combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field or equivalent business experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a fixed route or paratransit bus operation of similar size and scope.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws.
• Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations.
• Ability to build solid and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Ability to manage cost control and financial budget.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of technology, apps, Wi‑Fi, and transportation technology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently, strong attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate Labor Relations issues and work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances, and negotiations.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Responsibilities

• Continuously builds relationships with employees, the client, union partners, and the local community.
• According to location/client contract, sets commercial and operational strategic direction for the business unit team.
• Leads the management team and employee workforce to achieve corporate/property safety goals, service performance, and financial objectives.
• Identifies, suggests, and develops business growth opportunities.
• Optimizes the return on assets deployed within the business to include vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and performance management.
• Identifies and analyzes KPIs to maintain positive results.
• Ensures services are provided within budget and action plans are developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies.
• Determines and delivers business unit budget.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and compliance with Transdev corporate safety standards.
• Oversee all staff management and assign development training in liaison with the corporate team as appropriate.
• Ensures effective environmental compliance and sustainability management.
• Provides complete and accurate data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Labor relations

Cost control

Leadership

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Four-year college degree desirable

Experience in business administration, logistics, transportation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Transdev in Sonora, CA seeks a General Manager to oversee end-to-end bus operations, ensuring safe, reliable service while leading a team to meet financial and service objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to build client and community relationships. A four-year degree and relevant transit experience are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.