Operations Supervisor
Prothman Company Moses Lake, Washington, USA
- Location: Moses Lake, Washington, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management, Transportation or Transit, Other
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Nov 17, 2024
Job Description:
Operations Supervisor
Description
Operations Supervisor
Grant Transit Authority
Moses Lake, Washington
Salary: $65,000 - $94,993
($31.25 - $45.67 per hour DOQ. Potential for overtime pay if hours exceed 40/week.)
Grant Transit Authority (GTA) is a Public Transportation Benefit Area located in Grant County, Washington, covering the entire county. Being centrally located in the state, majestic mountains, shopping and numerous attractions are just a short drive away. Grant County is a leading agricultural and manufacturing area, and continues to experience tremendous growth, within family-friendly communities and small-town atmospheres. The county’s 95,000 residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year, more than 140 lakes and reservoirs, world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, bird and wildlife watching, boating and water sports, and many spectacular golf courses. GTA is headquartered in the city of Moses Lake, which is the county’s largest city.
Grant Transit Authority operates under the direction of a ten-member board of directors on a 2024 budget of $7 million and employs forty-two (42) individuals to support and provide Fixed-Route, Paratransit/Demand Response and Vanpool services throughout Grant County. With a total service area of 2,791 square miles, GTA fixed-route service operates over 1 million miles per year. GTA operates out of three locations, which include the Ephrata Transportation Center in Ephrata, an Operation’s Base in Moses Lake, and a Multimodal Transit Center in Moses Lake.
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor coordinates and supervises the daily operations of all agency transportation services, including fixed-route, route-deviated and demand response services. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient system operations; conducting on-site accident investigations; monitoring services and Operation’s personnel performance; investigating and resolving operations and security issues, including customer incidents and complaints; and monitoring and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel for adherence to GTA policies and procedures. This position exercises direct supervision of all staff in Operations, including safety, training, dispatching and driving, and may exercise supervision of other staff depending on assignment and/or need, and will supervise the Operations Department when the Operations Manager is unavailable. Candidates must have the ability to work at least 40 hours per week and be able and willing to work morning shifts or evening shifts to cover the operating hours of 4:30 am - 9:00 pm which may include weekend and nights as needed.
Education & Experience: A high school diploma and/or equivalent and completion of a commercial (bus) driving training program. Satisfactory completion of coursework in supervisory management from a recognized college or university is desired. At least five (5) years of work experience in a public transit system and at least two (2) years of supervisory or lead work experience in a unionized environment which provided a broad knowledge of operational policies and procedures; good performance and work history; and relevant leadership and decision-making skills. A minimum of five (5) years of licensed driving experience, with no moving traffic violations within the past three (3) years and no involvement in any at-fault traffic accidents within the past five (5) years. Current and valid Washington Class B CDL, with Passenger and Air Brake endorsement, or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire date, with acceptable driving record. Qualified EDLT Training Instructor. (See full job description for additional requirements.)
Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D/LTD insurance. Public Employees’ Retirement System. Paid time off, including paid holidays.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Grant Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by December 15, 2024. (Applications reviewed as submitted. Open until filled.)