Assistant Operations Manager

An Assistant Terminal Manager, under the supervision of the Terminal Manager, is responsible for assisting with the overall operations of the bus terminal.  This position works with the Terminal Manager in coordinating all functions of the facility including the maintenance, dispatching, communicating with drivers, school district personnel and parents for daily routes, trips and extra curricular activities of students for our clients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Terminal Manager with the overall day-to-day operations of the facility.

• Ensure coverage of daily home to school routes, trips and charters.

• Assist with driver training and recruitment programs.

• Coordinate with Human Resources when conducting disciplinary actions of employees.

• Assist in maintenance of the driver credential files to ensure current certifications.  

• Assist in preparing payroll, account receivables, account payables, and month end requirements to ensure timely submission to your respective location.

• Ensuring that each of your School Districts’ student transportation designees are being supplied with all required information and assist in providing a safe, reliable, on-time service through creating efficient and cost effective solutions to routing issues.

• Knowledge and implementation of contents of School District contracts and facility leases.

• Attend School Board meetings when directed by Terminal Manager or Other STA Management.

• Responsible for carrying out all STA policies and State & Federal applicable regulations.

• Ensuring all drivers and staff are equipped with all necessary job related training.

• Assist with planning of monthly driver safety meetings with safety and training designee for your area.

• Participate in the planning of yearly financial requirements for your respective facility.

• Assist in developing charter and school business for assets during non-school days and summer months.

• May, on occasion, be required to drive.

• All other duties as designated by Terminal Manager or STA Senior Management.

Required Skills/Abilities-Essential Functions:

• Must have excellent working knowledge of all aspects of operations.

• Must have good interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office and ability to learn and utilize software applications

• People skills, creativity, rational analysis, and knowledge of the transportation industry 

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

• Must have strong leadership abilities.

• Conduct oneself professionally and in a manner to reflect positively on STA.

• Must have knowledge of Federal and State regulations.

• Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations.

• Ability to evaluate and discipline drivers and enforce STA policy and procedure.

• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate capable leadership skills.

• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis; must be available to work in excess of 40 hours per week and be available in the evenings and on weekends as necessary to meet business needs.

• Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job

• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company

• This is a safety sensitive job and all duties are regulated by the DOT.

Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred or equivalent management experience.

• At least three (3) years’ experience in a management role in transportation, preferred, logistics or similar field

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License and DOT physical or must be able to attain within six (6) months of hire.

• Ability to safely lift heavy equipment (minimum of 50 lbs can be up to 100 pounds) frequently throughout the work day.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Tasks: Frequency:

Climbing - Rarely

Walking - Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling - Rarely

Reaching - Rarely

Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Sitting - Frequently

Talking - Frequently

Seeing - Frequently

Hearing - Frequently

Stooping/Stretching - Occasionally

Standing - Occasionally

Lifting - Occasionally up to 15 pounds

Combination of Above Occasionally

Frequency Ratings:

Rarely (1% of the time or less)

Occasionally (2-15% of the time)

Regularly (16-40% of the time)

Frequently (41-100% of the time)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.