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Operations Manager

Prairie Hills Transit
Spearfish, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Operations Manager with management and leadership skills who can manage a diverse, widespread group of transit drivers in a way that promotes employee teamwork and commitment to Prairie Hills Transit.

Necessary to:

  • Be a strong, clear communicator with dedication to transparency, integrity, and ethics.
  • Have or be willing to obtain knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, strategic planning and employee development.
  • Provide new-hire driver training, investigate accidents, and provide backup driving as needed.
  • Clear speech and hearing are essential to communicate with drivers, dispatchers, and other staff members.
  • Have or be willing to obtain the essentials of safety and risk management and possess the ability to process accident scenes and investigate the causes.
  • Must be able to work under time pressures and meet deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Proven management experience with a strong track record of supervising teams and leading projects.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to make informed decisions
  • Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to contribute to organizational growth while advancing their leadership career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000

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