Operations Manager - Open Until Filled

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The Operations Manager will assist the SoCoCAA/RRT Division Director in providing responsible administrative direction and coordinate the activities for SoCoCAA/RRT Transit Services in the planning, development and operation of the SoCoCAA/RRT transit system including Fixed Route, Demand Response, County DAR and Bustang Outrider. The incumbent will assign work activities, monitoring workflow and assist in reviewing and evaluating work projects. Supervision may be exercised over administrative and/or technical staff who are responsible for the maintenance and general operations of SoCoCAA/RRT transit programs.

Work is performed within general guidelines and policies established by SoCoCAA/RRT. Work assignments are broad and are performed with considerable independence.

• High school graduate.
• Must have Inter City Bus/Transit experience.
• Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain at all times, a minimum, current Colorado Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with “P2” passenger endorsement.
• Prefer some mechanical knowledge of gas, diesel engines and routine maintenance.
• Must be insurable by SoCoCAA insurance carrier, good driving record required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen; must pass criminal history and background checks.
• Must be able to relate to and work well with associates and the public.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Current DOT medical card, CPR and 1st aid certification and remain current thereafter.
• Must be physically able to perform all duties of the job and pass a physical exam as required by the DOT. Position occasionally performs heavy physical labor requiring ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects or materials. Physical demand for strength and endurance; requires lifting over 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

• Associates Degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Transit Management or coursework in transportation planning.
• Knowledge of FTA-TRANS and Colorado Department of Transportation - COTRAMS, including quarterly and annual reporting, and NTD reporting.
• Knowledge of ADA and Title VI transit rules and regulations.
• The ability to coordinate transit.
• Knowledge of regional transit planning and the ability to collaborate with regional planning members and stakeholders in the development of policy changes and projects to advance the sustainability and equity throughout SOCOCAA/RRT transit services, and undertake other responsibilities as needed to achieve the goals of SOCOCAA/RRT.