TARTA

Director of Bus Operations

Overview

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is seeking a result-driven public transportation professional, who is prepared to join a dynamic leadership team as we embark on agency-wide transformational change. The desired candidate will be committed to collaborative and inter-departmental leadership, workforce development, goal setting and performance metrics, and streamlined workflow processes; is accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment; and promotes a highly innovative
workplace.

Summary

Under general direction, the Director Bus Operations is responsible oversight of all bus operations and its contractors, and for directly collaborating with internal transit service planning, and administrative functions. Ensures that TARTA operations, within assigned scope of responsibility, are maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner and that transit services are operated in compliance with the specifications and regulations of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and other regulatory and governing agencies.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is distinguished by its overall responsibility and contractual oversight and administration of all aspects of bus operations services including administration, supporting the development and implementation of transit service plans and schedules.

Emphasis is placed on developing and maintaining a systemwide organizational culture focused on safe, high quality, cost-effective service delivery and ensuring applicable assets are tracked and maintained in a state of good repair.

This position will be focused on continuous improvement of service delivery, driving change and improvement to minimize delays to passengers. This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under TARTA authority (non-DOT) and will participate in a random testing pool under those guidelines.

Supervision Received and Exercised

The Director of Bus Operations reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for the direct and/or indirect oversight of Bus Operations staff. This position has direct supervisory responsibility for staff positions as assigned. Further, this position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically