Description
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. In the U.S., Transdev employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations and maintains more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 101,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at
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
Overview The 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: