Transit Operations Leader | Safety & Training

mtminc; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Casual dress

Tuition reimbursement

MTM Perks

Leadership mentoring

Job summary

MTM Transit is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead transit staff, oversee drivers, maintenance, and dispatch, and implement short- and long-term strategic processes to deliver safe, high-quality transportation within contract budgets.

The role focuses on maximizing safety and service quality while coordinating with the client and adhering to ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements. Location is LaVerne, CA area with potential cross-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transit management.
• Previous management experience in the Para-Transit or livery industries preferred.
• Previous experience working with senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
• Experience supervising hourly personnel in a passenger transportation environment.
• Experience training in a classroom and behind the wheel setting.
• Experience in managing a Union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Transit Drivers, Dispatchers, and operations employees and their daily performance, to ensure safe, efficient, effective operation, including scheduling, expenditures, attendance and discipline.
• Perform monthly Safety meetings
• Training, retraining and updates to policies, procedures and safety guidelines
• Perform Driver evaluations as required by contract, as well as ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements
• Communicate regularly with client to ensure positive productive relationship, and to assist them with updates, information, and system upgrades as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required
• Monitor performance of direct reports and provide coaching and guidance

Skills

Problem solving

Discipline administration

Safety training

Map reading

Two-way radio

Data analytics

ADA regulations

DOT regulations

FTA regulations

Confidentiality

Attendance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

MTM Transit is seeking a Manager, Operations to lead transit staff, oversee drivers, maintenance, and dispatch, and implement short- and long-term strategic processes to deliver safe, high-quality transportation within contract budgets.

The role focuses on maximizing safety and service quality while coordinating with the client and adhering to ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements. Location is LaVerne, CA area with potential cross-site responsibilities.