Transit Operations Leader: Safety, Training & Compliance

Jobtailor; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Livermore, CA seeks an experienced Transit Manager to lead, train, and develop transit staff while ensuring compliance with ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements. This role oversees drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and operations staff, maintaining safety and quality within contract budgets.

The ideal candidate has CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements, 5+ years in transit management, and experience managing union environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in transit management.
• Experience supervising hourly personnel in a passenger transportation environment.
• Experience working with senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
• Experience training in classroom and behind-the-wheel settings.
• Experience in managing a Union environment preferred.
• CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and develop transit staff.
• Implement short- and long-term strategic processes.
• Oversee drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and operations staff.
• Ensure daily operations meet client needs and contractual requirements.
• Promote safe, high-quality transportation within the contract budget.
• Oversee scheduling, expenditures, attendance, and discipline.
• Perform monthly safety meetings.
• Train and retrain staff and update policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform driver evaluations required by contract and ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements.
• Communicate regularly with the client regarding updates, information, and system upgrades.
• Monitor direct reports and provide coaching and guidance.
• Perform additional assigned or required duties.

Skills

Transit Management

Staff Training

Safety Procedures

Data Analytics

Map Reading

Two-Way Radio

Driver Evaluations

Operations Oversight

Budget Management

Discipline Admin

Problem Solving

Coaching Guidance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

CDL Class B With Passenger Endorsements

Job description

Jobtailor in Livermore, CA seeks an experienced Transit Manager to lead, train, and develop transit staff while ensuring compliance with ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements. This role oversees drivers, maintenance, dispatch, and operations staff, maintaining safety and quality within contract budgets.

The ideal candidate has CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements, 5+ years in transit management, and experience managing union environments.