Road Supervisor
About this role
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.
As a Road Supervisor, you will supervise driver performance, train drivers, support riders, de-escalate conflicts, and manage incidents when they occur. You may also work as an Operator when needed, leading by example, and ensuring excellent customer service for our riders.
This is a full-time, shift-based, in-person out of our Tulare, CA
What You'll Do:
- Conduct regular performance evaluations of drivers, providing feedback and coaching to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Develop and implement training programs for new hires and ongoing training for existing drivers.
- Handle customer service issues, resolving complaints and making decisions to promote passenger satisfaction.
- Prioritize operational issues as the real-time point of contact and implement creative solutions to solve problems as they arise
- Go to the scene of accidents and incidents to manage processes and protocols
- Diligently work collaboratively with a broad interdisciplinary team to scale operational processes, systems, and tools to drive rapid growth
- Safely and courteously, operate lift-equipped vehicles to transport elderly and/or persons with disabilities
- Learn the fundamentals of Via operations and related safety procedures
- Perform the routine operation of vehicles, including pre- and post-shift inspections
Who You Are:
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in transportation services or comparable industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- High school diploma or equivalent; higher education or certifications in transportation, logistics, or related field preferred.
- At least 25 years old
- An effective communicator and holds excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to handle stressful situations diplomatically.
- Proficient in using a tablet and standard office software (e.g., Google Suite).
- Possess good knowledge of the cities and communities of Tulare, CA
- Are able to operate a wheelchair accessible vehicle within standard safety guidelines to ensure public safety
- Able to deal effectively and courteously with passengers
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Successful completion of a drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check is mandatory for employment.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
- Pay: $24-28 / hour
- We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement benefits.
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Company at a glance
Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners in 30+ countries, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider for governments.
Via’s platform has pioneered microtransit — a new mode of mass transit — and today offers a comprehensive, end-to-end public transit solution that helps our customers design, operate, and optimize their transit systems using software, services, and billions of proprietary real-world trip data points. The result: lower costs, equitable access, and better passenger experiences.
Top Benefits
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
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