Transit Supervisor | Night Shift

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,117 - 36,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Transit Supervisor to oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of transit experience, strong leadership skills, and a valid CDL.

This full-time position requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans. The position is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient transit operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in transit operations with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Transit operations to assigned shift bus operators.
• Provide quality customer service and respond to public inquiries.
• Implement a relief drivers’ program for unable shifts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of FMCSA regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Transit management software

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Director of the Transit Dept.
• Must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the Transit Department.
• Oversee all Transit operations to the assigned shift bus operators, making sure buses keep an even spacing on routes and that routes are being run correctly according to the route timetable.
• Performs duties of a Transit Supervisor while on a set scheduled shift or on a rotating scheduled shift; this is to include weekends and weeknights on and off regular school hours.
• Ability to respond in a timely manner as emergency needs arise.
• Performs semi‑annual driver check rides.
• Answers incoming Transit phone calls.
• Comes up and implements a relief drivers’ program in the event that a driver is unable to work their assigned shift.
• Drive fixed routes or special shuttles on an as‑needed and/or emergency needs arise.
• Assists as needed with transit paperwork, scheduling of day‑to‑day operation functions, scheduling drivers, etc.
• Assists Transit management to ensure that Transit drivers are trained and are familiar with all on and off campus routes.
• Works with Transit management to ensure all Liberty Transit commercial vehicles meet or exceed FMCSA standards and are kept in compliance with said standards through all necessary inspections as required by the FMCSA.
• Provides quality customer service and responds to public inquiries and requests for service in a courteous manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• As Essential Personnel, you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies, including clean‑up required because of severe weather incidents. Transit employees are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May), Orientation, and Move‑in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise. Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for 20+ staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in transit operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements; FMCSA certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and transit management software.
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems effectively.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and transit safety standards.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well‑articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Regularly required to travel to local, on and off‑campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform desk work or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift up to 50+ pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate‑controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia Commercial driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

$24.04 - $26.44

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

EEO STATEMENT

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious‑affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.