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Job description
Director of Operations
Are you a strategic, steady leader who takes pride in turning complex, fast-moving operations into reliable service people can count on? Do you enjoy developing managers and supervisors, setting clear expectations, and helping teams grow in accountability and confidence? Can you make sound decisions when conditions change, whether that means service disruption, severe weather, a staffing challenge, or an opportunity to improve how work gets done? Are you energized by using data, frontline insight, and strong partnerships to create safer, more efficient, customer-focused operations?
If this sounds like you, we would like to introduce ourselves! We are CityBus, the public transit system that helps the people of Greater Lafayette stay connected to the places, people, and opportunities that matter most in their everyday lives. Every day, our team provides safe, dependable, accessible, and welcoming service that helps our neighbors get to work, school, appointments, shopping, recreation, and more. We are proud of the role we play in our community, and we are committed to continually improving the experience we provide for our riders, employees, and community.
We are looking for a Director of Operations to provide leadership and direction for our transportation operations. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will lead fixed-route and demand-response service; develop and support a strong operations leadership team; oversee staffing, scheduling, budget, performance, and resource decisions; and collaborate across the organization to strengthen service delivery. You will also serve as a trusted operational partner to the CEO and Board, bringing insight, recommendations, and practical solutions that advance CityBus’s mission.
If this sounds like the leadership opportunity you have been looking for, we would love to get to know you.
CityBus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to safe, reliable, innovative, and inclusive public transit.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, and Certification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in transit or transportation operations, including significant leadership and supervisory responsibility. Public transit experience is strongly preferred.
Must meet agency standards for motor vehicle licensing, drug screening, criminal background clearance, and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing as a safety-sensitive employee.
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Worksite address
lafayette, IN, 47903, US
Who can apply
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