Proposed Operations Manager

Location: / Turlock, CA.
Starting Salary: /
Exempt/Non-Exempt: / Non-Exempt
Benefits: / Group Health Ins., Sick/Vacation, 401(k)
Employment Type: / Full Time
Department: / Transit System
Description: / Management of Contract
Transit Operations
Training
Safety
Custodial
Other / The ProposedSafety Manager is responsible for the Following:
  1. Under the direction of the General Manager, the Safety Manager is responsible for the overall safety of the operations under the terms of this contract
  1. Monitors and evaluate staff performance.
  2. Monitors and evaluate staff adherence to schedule.
  3. Monitors and evaluate staff procedures.
  1. Provides Safety Training on a quarterly basis to all employees
  2. Preforms weekly update meetings and tail gate meetings
  3. Oversees initial driver training, and continued training.
  1. Maintains adequate staff
  2. Ensures Staff is adequately trained, understands, an executes on safety and security standards.
  3. Oversees compliance with all company, client, and DOT regulations, policies and procedures
  4. Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools are up-to-date, and correct.
  5. Ensures all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations and contract compliances are fallowed
  6. Provides support in implementing the approved recommendations
  7. Select, hires, and trains qualified candidates for employment.
  1. Overseesthe Transit Center is clean and safe environment.
  2. Performs hourly inspection/cleaning of the transit facility and vehicles.
  3. Janitorial duties as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned, such as, janitorial, maintenance, dispatching, and bus operator duties.
Knowledge/Abilities: /
  • Must have good customer and employee relations skills with ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees.
  • Must have excellent decision-making skills. Must have extensive working knowledge of public transit. Good oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Thorough knowledge of the methods of operation of the transit system’s staff and operational departments.
  • Thorough knowledge of basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation.
  • Ability to analyze a variety of complex problems with the ability to make sound recommendations for their solutions and to prepare working procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively and closely with the City’s Transportation Manager, Supervisors, and all Staff.

Working Conditions: /
  • Fifty (40) percent outdoor activities. Fifty (60) percent indoor activities.
  • May include working in inclement weather as needed.
  • Ability to work varied hours – all shifts within a seven-day work week.
  • Ability to drive a transit vehicle or dispatch, if needed.

Qualifications: /
  • AN H6 DMV DRIVING REPORT (NO OLDER THAN FIVE DAYS) MUST BE ATTACHED WHEN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
  • Current DMV print-out with no significant safety related restrictions.
  • Possession of a class B valid California driver’s license with a passenger endorsement and air brakes.
  • Acceptable driving record-must be qualified for SM Transit insurance coverage.
  • Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use personal computer and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and various office equipment and software.
  • Pre-Employment and Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Required.

Education: /
  • High school graduate or equivalent is required. A two year Degree required in business administration or related field is preferred.

Experience: /
  • Two to five years of experience in Public transportation operations or a safety supervisory/management position.
  • At least one year supervisory experience.
  • Experience preferred in the transportation of the developmentally disabled.

How to apply: /
  • Please contact:
Robert Tree
Director of Operations
SM Transit

(559) 691-4863 EXT 102
EEO: /
  • SM Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Drug test and a criminal background check are required for employment.