Transit Operations Lead

Transdev North America; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 70,300 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k)

Medical

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America is seeking an Operations Manager in Chico, CA to lead daily operations and supervise staff and drivers under the BCAG contract. You will coach employees, ensure service quality, and maintain communication with internal and external customers.

This role requires industry knowledge, strong organizational skills, and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of transit supervisory experience, a Class B CDL with Passenger and Air brake

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B or higher with Passenger and Air brake endorsements or ability to obtain one.
• 3+ years of relevant transit supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of transit regulations and operations.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel and relevant database programs.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize work efficiently with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with labor, including grievances and negotiations.
• Ability to work shifts/flexible schedules.
• DOT drug testing and physical per applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of all operators and coordinates supervisors and dispatch personnel.
• Oversees scheduling of operators; monitors operations and coordinates service delivery with superiors.
• Works with maintenance to ensure service requirements are met.
• Tracks and analyzes performance; resolves staff issues; improves routing and processes.
• Makes hiring decisions for authorized roles; evaluates staff performance; ensures timely task completion.
• Assists in accident investigations and supports safety and training personnel.
• Coordinates with safety and training to meet goals and directives.
• Develops the operations department budget.
• May operate a vehicle in revenue service if necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Transit supervision

Budget management

Effective communication

MS Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL with Passenger & Air brake endorsements

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Relevant database programs

Job description

Transdev North America is seeking an Operations Manager in Chico, CA to lead daily operations and supervise staff and drivers under the BCAG contract. You will coach employees, ensure service quality, and maintain communication with internal and external customers.

This role requires industry knowledge, strong organizational skills, and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of transit supervisory experience, a Class B CDL with Passenger and Air brake