Transportation Director jobs in Arlington, TX

The Director of Bus Operations is responsible for delivery of the fixed route bus and paratransit operation authorized by the DCTA and NTMC Boards of Directors to provide high quality services to customers.  This includes planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the day-to-day activities of bus operations and the NTMC organization including hiring, evaluation, and termination of employees.  The position reports to the NTMC President in execution of day-to-day duties to ensure operational alignment with NTMC objectives. Provides transformational leadership to the organization by identifying opportunities for efficiency, continuous improvement and delivering information, alternatives, and recommendations regarding operations, organizational structure, and services. Ensures service is operated in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and consistent with established policies, procedures, plans, and budgets. The Director of Bus Operations is responsible to the Board of Directors for NTMC’s compliance with the Interlocal Agreement for Transportation Operation Services between NTMC and DCTA and any amendments or supplements thereto.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are standard for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Ensures safety of the bus operation in accordance with the DCTA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.
• Delivers daily fixed route bus and paratransit services authorized by the NTMC Board of Directors and approved budgets.
• Actively participates in the development of the NTMC operating and capital budgets and monitors budget adherence. Ensures accurate reporting to NTMC Board of performance against budget on a regular basis. 
• Represents Management and leads labor relations, union procedures and negotiations in accordance with state law and other applicable regulations.
• Facilitates exceptional customer service mechanisms and processes and the development and exchange of bus operations Key Performance Indicators and data.
• Leads development of NTMC Board Meeting agendas and supporting information to facilitate the meeting in close coordination with NTMC President, NTMC Treasurer, and NTMC Board Secretary.
• Provides vision and leadership to drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements in the NTMC organization and in the working relationship between the NTMC and DCTA organizations.
• Provides strategic planning and direction to department managers in safety, customer service, administration, operations, and maintenance.
• Sets vision and provides support for Human Resources function including recruiting, establishment of clear and measurable job expectations, training goals, robust goal setting and performance evaluation processes, investigations, and terminations when necessary.
• Makes decisions and takes action to hire, promote, modify job duties, lay off, and terminate for cause, where such decisions and action are necessary and consistent with applicable law and policy.
• Facilitates dialogue, collaboration and administrative support between NTMC and DCTA organizations in accordance with the joint Interlocal Agreement.
• Ensures functions of NTMC follow approved policies and procedures.
• Ensures maintenance and accurate inventory of assets including but not limited to vehicles, facilities, inventories, tools, and equipment. Participates in fleet planning and management processes to ensure future equipment availability.
• Develops culture and leads by example to create a healthy team environment.
• Develops policies and procedures in support of operations and administration.
• Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulations including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
• Manages and supervises multiple projects concurrently.
• Other related duties as assigned.