OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Operations Manager - Boise FLSA Status:  Exempt

Department:  Operations Prepared Date: 11/01/2017

Reports To:  General Manager 

Not Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Employment Type:  Employee

 

Summary 

Plans, directs and coordinates operational activities of transit division to provide safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible bus and van transport services in the regional transit area. 

Essential Duties

 

• Supports Dispatch Supervisors in the achievement of daily goals. 

• Evaluate bus routes and coordinate development of scheduled Run-cuts and operator bids. Incorporate special movements into schedule as needed. 
• Ensure compliance of demand-response services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Coordinate terminal and dispatching activities. 

• Handles Performance Appraisals in a timely, clear and objective manner.

• Inspect physical facilities of terminal and buses and report issues to Safety/Training Supervisor. 
• Process passenger complaints and initiate corrective actions designed to improve customer relations and services.
• Review trip and dispatch logs for conformance with schedules. 
• Perform on-board evaluations of Operators.
• Responsible for maintenance of all MIS systems as it relates to Operations.
• Manage Department Assets.
• Responsible for interviewing, and administering discipline of operations personnel.
• Review operator bids for routes to determine assignments for driving personnel.
• Direct preparation and retention of dispatch and vehicle operations records and reports.
• Direct data collection for compliance reporting for operations.
• Participate in labor relations and negotiation activities to maintain good working relationship with Union.
• Monitors Operator hours on a regular basis.
• Participate with other management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures.

• Provide support to various committees.
• Assist in collecting financial and operational data for planning projects.

• Review operating data and develop measures for addressing system performance deficiencies.
• Prepare and present reports to appropriate boards, groups and/or committees.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulations, practices and policies.
• Perform work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures. Operate equipment safely 

and correct or report any unsafe work condition to Safety/Training Supervisor.

• Read and obtain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Discipline Code, the Employee Handbook, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement and all other policies and procedures and abide by them in the performance of duties.

• Treat all vendors, passengers and ValleyRide employees in a respectful, professional manner.

Education and/or Experience - Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or university; or two to four year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -  Possess a Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements. Satisfactorily pass physical examination in compliance with DOT/CDL regulations, showing capability to perform essential duties. Satisfactorily pass a drug test on request. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities - Manage subordinate supervisors who in turn supervise a total of 60+ employees in the Operations Department. Responsible for providing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, the Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, including in-vehicle evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Competencies -  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
• Project Management -  Completes projects on time and budget.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue.
• Managing People -  Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decision. Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality -  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Dependability -  Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Innovation -  Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

 

Computer Skills -  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Language Skills -  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

 

Mathematical Skills -  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 

Reasoning Ability -  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

Teamwork Skills -  Possess good teamwork skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all employees. Ability to work and get along well with others. 

 

Physical Demands -  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job 

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while 

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals 

with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.