Transportation Manager
Transportation Manager
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USD 72800 - 72800
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Position Description
Working At Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.
What you will do forHarris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
Harris County Precinct 4 is looking for a dynamic and community-focused Transportation Manager to oversee the operations of its bus program. This leadership position involves managing daily trips and the utilization of the buses ensuring that all passengers receive the highest level of service and excellence.
The ideal candidate will coordinate and supervise daily bus operations oversee the scheduling and training required for the team of bus drivers and maintain a collaborative relationship with Precinct 4s partners.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.- Supervise coach and support bus drivers to ensure high performance and excellent customer service.
- Enforce Precinct 4 Transportation policies and procedures.
- Schedule bus drivers work assignments plan and establish transportation routes review trip schedules and bus operations to meet trip demands.
- Be available on a rotating basis during weekend and night shifts as the point of contact for bus drivers to resolve mechanical trip or passenger problems.
- Confer with leadership trip coordinators constituents and vehicle maintenance department to exchange transportation information and resolve problems.
- Maintain and verify records of time materials expenditures andincidents.
- Determine and recommend measures to improve worker motivation equipment performance work methods and customer services.
- Prepare compile and submit monthly reports to the department director on work activities and operations.
- Recommend and carry out personnel actions such as employee evaluations and disciplinary actions.
- Requisition needed personnel supplies equipment parts or repair services.
- Schedule repairs and preventive maintenance of buses and other equipment; provide supervisor with quarterly report of maintenance and service schedule.
- In the event of an emergency follow precinct policies and procedures to notify and dispatch appropriate personnel and vehicles to respond appropriately.
- When necessary drive buses to complete work assignments and maintenance functions to assist bus drivers.
- Must attend required training including CPR AED and First Aid training bus evacuation training and staff development training. Must also complete requirements to maintain a CDL driver license including physicals.
- This position requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule for weekends and after-hours support. The Transportation Manager must be available to coordinate or dispatch a rescue bus in the event of vehicle breakdowns or other service interruptions during trips.
- Be available to work before during or after emergencies or disasters as required by the department.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
Experience driving large buses (around 40ft length) within the last two (2) years
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Outlook and Teams
License:
Class B CDL with passenger endorsement with a good driving record
Additional Requirements:
Cover letter and resume required for all applicants
- Knowledgeable of driving safety practices traffic laws and regulations.
- Demonstrates a professional and positive representation of Commissioner Precinct 4 through appearance conduct and public interactions.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and accept direction as needed.
- Ability to drive a bus for extended periods of time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and hospitality skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Demonstrates integrity dependability respect adaptability and a strong work ethic.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
Five (5) years of driving experience with larger vehicles around 40ft long. (preferred)
Experience working with diverse populations and communities.(preferred)
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands and fingers to handle feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles outside weather conditions and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
What You Will Get in Return:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
