Operations Manager

An operations Manager under the supervision of the Terminal Manager is responsible for assisting with the overall operations of a school bus terminal. This position works with the Terminal Manager in coordinating all functions of the facility including the maintenance, dispatching, employee recruiting and training, communicating with drivers, school district personnel and parents for daily routes, trips, and extra-curricular activities of students for our clients.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

· Assist the Manager with the overall day-to-day operations of the facility.

· Ensure coverage of daily home to school routes, trips and charters.

· Coordinate all logistics for field and activity trips.

· Assist with driver training and recruitment programs.

· Coordinate with the Manager when conducting disciplinary actions of employees.

· Assist in maintenance of the driver credential files to ensure current certifications.

· Assist in preparing payroll, account receivables, account payables, and month end requirements to ensure timely submission to your respective location.

· Foster relations with school district administration, parents, and the community served

· Ensuring that each of your School Districts designees are being supplied with all required information and assist in providing a safe, reliable, on-time service through creating efficient and cost-effective solutions to routing issues.

· Knowledge and implementation of contents of School District contracts and facility leases.

· Attend School Board meetings when directed by Manager or Other STA Management.

· Responsible for carrying out all STA policies, State and Federal regulations

· Assist with planning of monthly driver safety meetings with safety and training designee for your area; Ensuring all drivers and staff are equipped with all necessary job-related training.

· Participate in the planning of yearly financial requirements for your respective facility.

· Assist in developing charter and school business for assets during non-school days and summer months.

· On occasion, may be required to drive.

· In the absence of the Terminal Manager overall responsibility for the operation.

· All other duties as designated by Terminal Manager or STA Senior Management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Strong leadership, communication, customer, and employee relation skills

· Ability to thrive in a constantly changing fast-paced environment and consistently meet tight timelines

· Strong decision making and situational analytical skills

· Extremely detail oriented

· Ability to evaluate and discipline drivers and enforce STA policy and procedure.

· Proficiency with MS Office applications

· Knowledge of Federal and State DOT regulations

· Ability to conduct oneself professionally and in a manner to reflect positively on STA

· Highly driven to serve the community with safety as the top priority

· Motivated to seek upward development opportunities within the company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· State-Required Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement, preferred.

· 2 - 4-year undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent experience

· 1-2 or more-year(s) experience in school bus operations; minimum of 1 year in a leadership role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. 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, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person