District Operations Manager

Plainfield, IN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 115000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DATTCO is searching for a strong transportation operations leader to serve as a District Operations Manager in our School Bus Division. This position will report to our East Area Assistant Vice President (AVP) and assist the AVP with managing roughly half of the divisions locations employees and customers. A territory that includes Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.

DATTCO is the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with 1700 vehicles operating from over 30 locations. DATTCO was established in 1924 and is a third-generation family-owned company. We began providing school bus transportation in 1949 and we currently service 30 school districts and Regional Education Service Centers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island transporting over 140000 students annually. Learn more about us at .

What We Offer:

Family-oriented culture & team environment
Room for advancement we promote from within
Medical & dental insurance
Life insurance
401k plan with company match
Paid time off
Flexible spending account
Paid holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversight of a group of school bus locations. Work directly with the local management staff.
Contract review for billing accuracy.
Ensure billing sheets are updated daily and accurately.
Manage the Speeding Control Process to ensure drivers maintain safe speed levels.
Recruit interview and hire new employees. Ensure proper staffing levels are met.
Collaborate with trainers to ensure each trainee progresses through the training program. Interact with trainees to keep them engaged in the process and to assist them through the process.
Work with the District Safety Managers to identify accident trends. Customize training and driver communication around problem areas.
Ensure that At Fault accidents and incidents are handled appropriately. Create driver write ups and work with Safety to ensure proper retraining is completed.
Work with AVP and location managers to meet daily indirect hours target. Weekly follow up to ensure accountability.
Manage Wage to Revenue Percentage.
Provide routing support.
Fill-in for managers on vacation or other absences.
Conduct roundtable discussions with management and staff. Collaborate with management team to implement improvements.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
10 years transportation or logistics operations experience (school bus transportation experience is preferred)
5 years management experience
Excellent communication skills
Team building skills
Customer relations skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
Highly analytical with the ability to identify and implement improvements

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

Required Experience:

Manager