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Assistant General Manager-Paratransit

San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Feb 2025

💰 $120,000/yr($95,000/yr – $120,000/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 San Diego, CA in supporting the MTS. 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 $95,000 – maximum $120,000

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, and voluntary long-term disability.

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

Continuously builds relationships with employees, the client, union partners, and the local community.
According to location/client contract, sets commercial and operational strategic direction for the business unit team.
Leads the management team and employee workforce to achieve corporate/property safety goals, service performance, and financial objectives.
Identifies, suggests, and develops business growth opportunities.
Optimizes the return on assets deployed within the business to include vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and performance management.
Identifies and analyzes KPIs to maintain positive results.
Ensures services are provided within budget and action plans are developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies.
Determines and delivers business unit budget.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and compliance with Transdev corporate safety standards.
Oversees all staff management and assigns development 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:

Completion of a four (4) year college degree in a relevant field is desirable, although a combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
Experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field or equivalent business experience preferred.
At least 5 years of experience managing a fixed route or paratransit bus operation of similar size and scope.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws.
Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations.
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 detail.
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.
The 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 vehi