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Assistant General Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Sept 2025

💰 $100,000/yr($85,000/yr – $100,000/yr)

About the role

Assistant General Manager The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in directing the passenger transit operations. This position is based in Merced, CA in supporting the Merced County Transit. The Assistant General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the contract, facility and safety of personnel and passengers, customer service and managing the financials. Transdev is proud to offer:

Competitive compensation package of minimum $85,000– maximum $100,000

Benefits include:

Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
Sick days: 5 days
Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy. Key Responsibilities:

Directs daily operations management.
Provides strategic planning and direction to the operations staff.
Manages contract compliance.
Has shared responsibility for scheduling, performance evaluation, and staffing responsibilities for the facility's management staff.
Other duties as required.
Travel requirement outside of the immediate area (as a percent): <10%

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, logistics, transportation, or a related field is preferred.
5+7 years of supervisory or management-level experience in the passenger transportation industry
Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws
Thorough knowledge of laws, 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 deal with state and local government
Ability to manage cost control and financial/budget experience handling multiple locations
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs
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 navigate Labor Relations issues and work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances, and negotiations.
Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 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 every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at