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NOTE: This position is for proposed new business within First Transit. Only candidates meeting the work experience and skills requirements will be considered.
First Transit is seeking a General Manager who is a subject matter expert in fixed route passenger operations to help secure a new contract. As a General Manager you will, initiate, develop, and maintain a successful contract relationship. First Transit General Managers are committed to safety, customer service and have hands experience in all areas of the transportation business.
First Transit is proud to offer: - Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence all across North America
- A comprehensive benefit package, paid holidays & vacation, medical & dental, 401 (k)
- A great work environment
Our General Managers are responsible for: - Handling all contractual services to include administrative functions, operations, information systems, parts purchasing, and inventory control.
- Ensuring compliance of all company procedures and policies
- Ensuring services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies.
- Maintaining company and contractual assets (vehicles, facilities, inventories, tools, and equipment).
- Ensuring compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulation (EPA, OSHA, DOT, ADA, and EEOC).
- Analyzing, preparing, and developing budgets and forecasts.
- Assessing resource needs, problems, trends and plans accordingly.
- Developing action plans to ensure customer retention.
- Assuring a safe working environment.
- Providing and promotes effective communications with customers.
- Providing leadership and guidance to develop location and company bench strength.
- Establishing training goals and requirements for all personnel.
- Satisfying client, corporate, and contractual reporting requirements and needs.
- Assisting in technical sales support and develops sales leads
To be a General Manager, you must have: - High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Valid driver's license
- At least 10 years of experience as a General Manager in fixed route public transportation operation required
- Experience with overseeing a fixed route public transit operation with 250+ buses as a General Manager required
- Proven record of handling multiple responsibilities
- Proven record of increasing On-time Performance
- Ideal candidate would have worked as a Superintendent or equivalent at a large public transit agency or private contractor.
First Transit is a leading provider of transportation contract and management services, moving more than 350 million passengers annually
Become a part of our team - Apply today! First Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer