General Manager

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MV Transportation is seeking aGeneral Manager who will provide support, leadership and direction to assigned operating location to ensure delivery of annual business plans. He/she will control the daily operation of our transportation contract, in compliance with the policies of the contracting agency and in conformance with company procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Effectively manage customer relations through both direct contact and outreach programs.
• Identify, select, train and mentor location staff.
• Effectively and frequently communicate with location staff and support team members.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance plan and ensures fleet availability to meet service requirements.
• Oversee safety and training programs, plans and processes to ensure compliance withcompany, contract and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain client contact routinely to meet or exceed expectations.
• Conduct periodic departmental audits.
• Daily, weekly and monthly review of key operational metrics.
• Ensure that all location financial metrics are managed continuously, exceptions are reported and action plans are developed to ensure the location meets it financial, safety and operational expectations.
• Implement, promote and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Interact with bridges committee to effectuate positive changes to policies, procedures and programs.
• Participate in location(s) labor and employee relations activities.
• Provide insight and information to support location(s) contract renewals.
• Create and present location(s) annual budget.

Talent Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field from a four-year
  college, may substitute for two years of transportation experience and one year of supervisory experience.
• Management experience required.
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience in public transportation operations including at least three years' supervisory experience
• Must have at least three (3) years recent experience in managing (as either a manager or assistant manager) public transit services and adequate managerial experience in public
  or private agencies supervising at least 15 full-time-equivalent persons.
• Must have completed the Transit and Paratransit Management Certificate Program sponsored by CalACT, California Transit Association, Caltrans, and Access Services, which is currently offered through University of the Pacific, or a similar certification or degree program. Alternatively, may enroll in such program and complete the certificate requirements within 18 months following approval.
• Must have labor/union(s) negations/expenses expertise.
• Must have a full understanding of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety DOT and FTA compliance.
• MS Office, strong analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and high degree of multi-tasking skills.
• Additional duties/responsibilities based upon individual contract requirements.

Starting salary range: $105,000 - $130,000

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Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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