Beacon Mobility Poughkeepsie , NY 12603
Posted 2 months ago
Cedar Bus Company LLC
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The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing customer transportation contracts in a manner that meets both the client and company needs, including overseeing the daily activities of drivers and bus aides, dispatching routes, and acting as the point of contact with regard to communicating routing changes, environmental conditions, and fleet updates. This position will also support the management aspects of contract supervision, including personnel management, safety/training, overseeing work activities, supporting Health and Safety documentation and implementation, as well as communication with customers, and others. In addition, the Operations Manager is responsible for adhering to corporate policies, establishing contract supervision goals, and acting as a role model for other employees to ensure all procedures are followed as required.
The position follows a typical work week, but it is anticipated that the Operations Manager may work longer than 40 hours as the position is one of a professional nature where accomplishment and execution take precedent over specific hours.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment, spending approximately 20% of the time as a driver, subject to change based on company needs. Travel includes but is not limited to visits to other Cedar Bus locations, meetings with Cedar Bus customers, organizational partners and clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain a safe work environment, using all Cedar Bus procedure and resources.
Primary point of contact and communication to program managers and house managers.
Establish and grow strong, long-term relationships with customers by providing best-in-class service.
Ensure trips are completed daily in routing box.
Open/Close the building by performing all necessary tasks to launch the routes, dispatch, and close out the day.
Schedule trips throughout the day.
Investigate accidents and injuries, and prepare reports of findings.
Oversee incident reports and communication with Program.
Compile required reporting (monthly/quarterly/annual) for customers.
Monitor 19a compliance of drivers.
Communicate PM's and repairs with the shop and Base Manager.
Accountable for providing general supervision & development of all employees.
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance
Maintain written and oral communications with management, drivers, monitors and customers
Manage weekly schedule for drivers & monitors.
Send reports daily.
Drive or serve as monitor as needed.
All other job duties as assigned by Director of Operations, Base Manager, and/or his or her designee
Protect company assets.
Essential Skills, Abilities and Experience:
Management skills and experience
Operations and logistics experience and understanding
Organization skills
Good communication skills
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and web-savvy
Leadership ability
Conduct themselves in a professional manner
Dispatching ability
Valued but not required Skills and Experience:
Applicable transportation industry experience
First Aid qualified
Possible relocation may be required based on business requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
Computer experience required, creating spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Software Programs
English language required
Valid driver's license, CDL preferred
Experience:
The Cedar Bus Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Over the past 15 years, our commitment to quality and focus on innovation has allowed us to develop into the largest non-emergency health and human services transporter in New York State. We approach transportation with the understanding that collaboration is crucial to creating a better care delivery model. As an organization, we take great pride in providing individuals with disabilities access to various places in our community through transportation services.
Beacon Mobility