General Manager

Description

Transdev is proud to offer :

• Competitive Salary : $135,000 annual salary range
• Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision
• Paid time off & vacation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

OverviewThe General Manager provides a proactive management approach and will have overall responsibility of operations including the delivery of safe and reliable service, employee oversight, management of contract assets, risk management, client and customer satisfaction and financial performance.Responsibilities

• Proven relationship builder with employees, the client, union partners, and the community
• According to the contract, sets commercial and operational strategic direction for the business unit team and leads the management team and employee workforce to achieve corporate / property safety goals, service performance, and financial objectives
• Responsible for identifying and developing business growth opportunities
• Responsible for optimizing the return on assets deployed within the business to include vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and performance management
• Responsible for identifying and analyzing KPIs to maintain positive results
• Ensures services are provided within budget and action plans are developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies
• Responsible for determining and delivering business unit budget
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulation and compliance with Transdev corporate safety standards
• Responsible for all staff management and development and training in liaison with the corporate team as appropriate
• Ensures effective environmental compliance and sustainability management
• Provides complete and accurate data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting
• Other duties as required

Qualifications Education

• Completion of a four (4) year college degree in a relevant field is desirable, although relevant education obtained through alternative methods will be considered
• Experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field or equivalent business experience preferred

Field and years of experience required

• Minimum of 5 years as a successful General Manager of a project of a similar size and scope preferred or proven ability to grow and adapt quickly with proven performance and expertise providing high quality service to the community
• At least 5 years of experience managing a fleet of 500 or more fixed route or paratransit buses
• Labor relations experience

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws
• Thorough knowledge of ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation
• Thorough knowledge of the methods of operation of the transit system’s staff and operational departments
• Ability to build solid and maintain strong working relationships with clients
• Ability to manage cost control and financial budget
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of technology, apps, Wi-Fi, and understanding of transportation technology
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently, strong attention to details
• Ability to work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances, and negotiations
• Travel requirement :

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed
• 100% of work is accomplished indoors and in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facility
• Work is conducted in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and
• computer
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen

he above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.