About this opportunity
Transdev North America, Inc. lists this General Manager opportunity in west orange, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The General Manager will proactively manage overall operations including the delivery of safe and reliable service, employee oversight, management of contract assets, risk management, client and customer satisfaction and financial performance. This position is based in Essex, NJ in supporting the Essex County.
Benefits
Competitivecompensationpackageofminimum$80,000–maximum$105,000
Vacation:minimumoftwo(2)weeks
Sickdays:5days
Holidays:12days;8standardand4floating
Otherstandardbenefits:401(k)retirementplan,medical,dentalandvision,lifeinsurance,short-termdisability,voluntary long-term disability.
Key Responsibilities
Continuouslybuildsrelationshipswithemployees,theclient,unionpartners,andthelocalcommunity.
Accordingtolocation/clientcontract,setscommercialandoperationalstrategic directionforthebusiness unit team.
Leadsthemanagementteamandemployeeworkforcetoachievecorporate/propertysafetygoals,service performance, and financial objectives.
Identifies,suggests,anddevelopsbusinessgrowthopportunities.
Optimizesthereturnonassetsdeployedwithinthebusinesstoincludevehiclescheduling,maintenance, and performance management.
IdentifiesandanalyzesKPIstomaintainpositiveresults.
Ensuresservicesareprovidedwithinbudgetandactionplansaredevelopedandimplementedtoimprove operational efficiencies.
Determinesanddeliversbusinessunitbudget.
EnsurescompliancewithstateandfederalregulationsandcompliancewithTransdevcorporatesafety standards.
Overseesallstaffmanagementandassignsdevelopmenttraininginliaisonwiththecorporateteamas appropriate.
Ensureseffectiveenvironmentalcomplianceandsustainabilitymanagement.
Providescompleteandaccuratedatacollection,compilation,analysis,andreporting
Otherdutiesasrequired.
Travelrequirementoutsideofimmediatearea10%
Qualifications
Completionofafour(4)yearcollegedegreeinarelevantfieldisdesirable,althoughacombinationof relevant experience and education will be considered.
ExperienceinBusinessAdministration,Logistics,Transportationorrelatedfieldorequivalentbusiness experience preferred.
Atleast5yearsofexperiencemanagingafixedrouteorparatransitbusoperationofsimilarsizeand scope.
Knowledgeofrelevantfederalandstateemploymentlaws.
Thoroughknowledgeoftransitsystemregulationsandoperations.
Abilitytobuildsolidandmaintainstrongworkingrelationshipswithclients.
Abilitytomanagecostcontrolandfinancialbudget.
WorkingknowledgeandproficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeSuite.
Intermediate level understanding of technology,apps,Wi-Fi,andunderstandingoftransportationtechnology.
Strongwrittenandoralcommunicationskills;excellentpresentationskills;abilityto influencepeopleatall levels of the organization.
Abilitytoorganizeandperformworkefficiently,strongattentiontodetail.
AbilitytonavigateLaborRelationsissuesandworkeffectivelywithunionpartners,includinglabor grievances, and negotiations.
Mustbeabletoworkshiftsorflexibleworkschedulesasneeded.
SubjecttoaDOTdrugtestingandphysicalifapplicable.DOTRegulation49CFRPart40doesnot authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.
Physical Requirements
Workoutsideinvaryingtemperature,weather,andhumidityconditions-100%ofthejobisperformed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
Sitforextendedperiods(upto6–8hoursperday);frequentlywalkforlongdistancesandon possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
Pushandpullobjectsupto 50pounds,occasionallythroughouttheworkday;liftmaterialweighingupto 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
Withstandheavytrafficareaswhileperformingthedutiesofthejob;tolerateexposuretoconsiderable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise
Drug-free Workplace
Be eligibletoworkintheUnitedStateswithoutrequiringsponsorshipnoworinthefuture(ifbasedinthe U.S.).
Successfullypassapre-employmentdrugscreen.
About Transdev
Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video at
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
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Worksite address
west orange, NJ, 07052, US
Who can apply
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