Supervisor, Transit- Nights

Job Title

Supervisor, Transit- Nights

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Transportation Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$33.14 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Transportation Services is an empowered team of professionals dedicated to providing efficient, dynamic and innovative fleet, parking and transit services to the community. We support the teaching, research and public service mission of Texas A&M University, with focus on customer service and communication. For more information about us, visit our website: http://transport.tamu.edu.

What We Want

The Transit Supervisor – Nights is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the campus transit system, monitoring routes, coordinating drivers and buses, assisting customers, supervising charters, and responding to accidents for the night hours. This supervisor will be responsible for making all operational decisions from 4:30 pm to 1:00 am, Monday – Friday.

What You Need To Know

Starting Pay: $33.14/hour

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years in progressively responsible positions including two years of supervisory and customer service experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid vehicle operator’s license and good driving record.

• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class “B” vehicle operator’s license (Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement) within 60 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with little to no supervision/oversight due to late shift schedule.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle busy phone, 2-way radio, and office traffic, and to perform time-critical tasks reliably.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to handle busy phone, 2-way radio, and office traffic.

• Ability to perform time-critical tasks reliably.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduation supplemented by completion of formal or practical vocational training or associate’s degree.

• Supervisory experience with a transit agency.

• Valid State of Texas class “B” vehicle driver’s license (Commercial Driver License) with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch Coordination- Monitors all radio traffic. Monitors and updates the daily log of information such as all necessary events including late drivers, no shows, any abandonment of workstations, sick drivers, bus swaps, mechanical problems, and discipline issues. Coordinates between the office and field for driver shortages, lates, sicks, no shows, abandonment of workstations, deployment plans, bus swaps and other policy issues. Distributes to drivers their route folders, bus assignment information, passenger counts, radios to vans, maps, credit card packets, window signs, etc. Responsible for all closing duties including all preparation for the next day’s operations including coordinating staffing changes, responding to accidents, bus assignments, and coordination with maintenance to have equipment for use and all dispatch and supervisory operations that are ongoing at night.

• Supervision- Supervises all Transit activities during the night shift. Responsible for reconnaissance of traffic situations and operational stability that may influe