Transit Operations Lead - Budget & Safety

Transdev North America; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

3 weeks vacation

5 sick days

8 holidays

401(k) + health benefits

Job summary

Transdev North America in Fairfax, VA is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily transit operations, supervise staff and dispatch, coordinate with maintenance, and drive performance within the location's budget.

You will hire and evaluate staff, handle safety and training coordination, analyze performance data, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. A valid Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement is required or obtainable, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement and Air brake endorsement required or the ability to obtain one.
• 3+ years of relevant transit supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of all operators and coordinates the activities of supervisors and dispatch personnel.
• Oversees scheduling of operators; monitors operations and coordinates delivery of service with superiors.
• Works closely with the maintenance department to ensure that all operation service requirements are met.
• Track, compile and analyze performance; handle inter-departmental issues; resolve employee issues and grievances; improve processes and route scheduling.
• Makes hiring decisions for authorized roles; evaluates the work performance of staff; ensures timely completion of tasks.
• Assists in accident/incident investigation and provides on-site support to safety and training personnel.
• Coordinates with safety and training department to ensure safety goals and directives are met.
• Develops Operations department budget.
• May operate a vehicle in revenue service, if necessary.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Budgeting

Problem solving

MS Word & Excel

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement and Air brake endorsement

3+ years transit supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database programs

Job description

Transdev North America in Fairfax, VA is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily transit operations, supervise staff and dispatch, coordinate with maintenance, and drive performance within the location's budget.

You will hire and evaluate staff, handle safety and training coordination, analyze performance data, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. A valid Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement is required or obtainable, and strong communication is essential.