Statewide Transit Operations Director

Paycom; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance after 90 days

Dental Insurance - Employee premium as

Vision Insurance - Employee premium

Life Insurance - company paid

Generous PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

OATS Transit, serving Missouri with an office in Columbia, is seeking an Operations Director to lead our statewide transit network and drive safe, reliable service for thousands of residents. You will oversee fleet management, safety programs, and the six Regional Directors to optimize performance and cost control.

As a member of the executive team, you will ensure regulatory compliance with DOT/FTA, manage vendor relationships, and champion AVL/GPS and data analytics to enhance operations

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in transit operations or large-scale logistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Public Administration, or related field.
• Familiarity with DOT/FTA regulations and TAM and SMS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet management, maintenance, and asset lifecycle across a statewide network.
• Lead safety programs, incident investigations, and risk management.
• Direct regional directors and optimize scheduling, routing, and performance.
• Manage budget and KPI tracking to balance service quality and costs.
• Drive technology adoption (AVL/GPS, data analytics) to improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Transit software

AVL/GPS tracking

Data analytics

Job description

OATS Transit, serving Missouri with an office in Columbia, is seeking an Operations Director to lead our statewide transit network and drive safe, reliable service for thousands of residents. You will oversee fleet management, safety programs, and the six Regional Directors to optimize performance and cost control.

As a member of the executive team, you will ensure regulatory compliance with DOT/FTA, manage vendor relationships, and champion AVL/GPS and data analytics to enhance operations