Description

Exciting Hiring Opportunity! –  Assistant Branch Manager Transdev Service, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager for its Boston Public Schools transportation contract. Transdev is proud to offer: Competitive compensation package of $70,000-$78,000Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeksSick days: 5 daysHolidays: 12 days; 9 standard and 3 floatingOther standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Responsibilities:

Supervises day-to-day operations and administrative activities by providing liaison between client and company.Facilitates problem solving between departments and resolves employee grievances.Coordinates the scheduling of dispatchers, operators, and supervisors in the Operations Department.Interacts with the unions representing the employees with the goal of positive interaction.Monitors operations and coordinates the delivery of service with the Branch Manager and Assistant General Managers.Ensures that service to Boston Public Schools remains on schedule and professional.Issues discipline.Assigns employee’s duties as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required:  

 A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Preferred:A bachelor’s degree preferred.Experience Required:A minimum of 4 years of passenger transport experience.A minimum of 2 years of management or supervisory experience.Experience Preferred:School Bus transit experience preferred.Skills and Knowledge Required:Comprehensive knowledge of public management and organization theories, principles, practices, and techniques.Thorough knowledge of the methods of operation of the transit system’s staff and operational departments.Thorough knowledge of basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation.Ability to analyze a variety of complex administrative problems to make sound recommendations for their solutions and to prepare working procedures.Ability to work effectively with labor unions.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgment and discretion.Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Ability to achieve competency with propretary and transit-related software.Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while exceeding established goals and objectives.Must be detail oriented and possess effective time management skills.Ability to work with employees to resolve issues, to enhance their professional growth, and to ensure safety compliance.Travel requirement (as a percent):