Transit Operations Leader | Safety & Training

mtminc

La Verne (CA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 103,000

Full time

3 days ago
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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.

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