Transit Operations Lead — Strategy, Safety & Growth

Transdev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5

Holidays: 12 days

401(k) + medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in directing passenger transit operations in Phoenix, AZ. The role oversees day-to-day contract, facility, safety of personnel and passengers, customer service and financial management.

The position requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and ability to coordinate with labor partners while maintaining DOT compliance and a focus on safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred
• 5+7 years of supervisory or management-level experience in the passenger transportation industry
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws
• Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying the transit operation
• Ability to manage cost control and financial/budget experience, handling multiple locations
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations management.
• Provide strategic planning and direction to the operations staff.
• Manage contract compliance.
• Share responsibility for scheduling, performance evaluation, and staffing for the facility's management staff.
• Other duties as required.
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area: <10%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred

Job description

Transdev is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in directing passenger transit operations in Phoenix, AZ. The role oversees day-to-day contract, facility, safety of personnel and passengers, customer service and financial management.

The position requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and ability to coordinate with labor partners while maintaining DOT compliance and a focus on safety and service quality.