Interim Manager, Operations
About this role
Make a Difference
At MTM Transit, you’re not just part of a team—you’re at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We’re all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.
What Will Your Job Look Like?
The Interim Manager, Operations will play a key role in the management, training, and development of staff and implementation of short and long-term strategic processes.
The Interim Manager, Operations will oversee all aspects of the operations, maintenance and dispatch teams to ensure that the daily operations and the needs of the Client are effective, efficient, and are completed based on contractual requirements. The Interim Manager, Operations will play a key role in the management, training and development of staff, as well as striving to ensure the safest and highest quality transportation experience for our passengers.
What will your job look like?
Oversight of Drivers, Dispatchers, and operations employees and their daily performance, to ensure safe, efficient, effective operation, including scheduling, expenditures, attendance and discipline
Training, retraining and updates to policies, procedures and safety guidelines
Perform monthly Safety meetings
Perform Driver evaluations as required by contract, as well as ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements
Communicate regularly with client to ensure positive productive relationship, and to assist them with updates, information, and system upgrades as needed
Monitor performance of direct reports and provide coaching and guidance
Create and ensure efficient and effective scheduling occurs
Monitor the daily performance of the operations staff, and provide coaching when appropriate
Ensure contract compliance
Perform Driver evaluations as required by contract, as well as ADA, DOT, and FTA requirements
Create and implement both short and long-term location operation strategies
Review and update policies, procedures and safety guidelines
Perform additional duties as assigned or required
What you’ll need:
Experience, Education & Certifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field
5+ years of experience in transit operations
Previous management experience in the Para-Transit or livery industries preferred
Previous experience working with senior citizens or persons with disabilities
Experience supervising hourly personnel in a passenger transportation environment
Experience training in a classroom and behind the wheel setting
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Skills:
Ability to provide feedback, but positive and areas of opportunities
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of basic safety and training procedures
Knowledge of dispatch software
Map reading, two-way radio communication and driving experience preferably in a demand responsive service environment
Thorough knowledge of ADA, DOT, FTA regulations
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments
Ability to work independently and objectively
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staff
Familiar with windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Regular attendance is required
Even better if you have:
Previous management experience in the Para-Transit or livery industries preferred
Data analytics skills preferred
What’s in it for you:
Health and Life Insurance Plans
Dental and Vision Plans
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Casual Dress Environment
Tuition Reimbursement
MTM Perks Discount Program
Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Pay: $35.00-37.50/hr
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual skills, experience, and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss this with us as you move through the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM’s People & Culture.
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Company at a glance
MTM Transit offers viable solutions that help public transit agencies connect their community's transportation options: fixed route, ADA paratransit, shuttle service, student and special needs transportation, quality assurance, and transit technology.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership mentoring
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