Do you have experience with operational oversight, strategic planning, and/or direct supervision of employees? Our Breeze department is in need of a Road Supervisor, capable of monitoring and coordinating both our bus operators and dispatchers in operations and delivery of overall transit services. The ideal candidate will have excellent computer proficiency as well as experience with Workday, Trapeze and Microsoft Office. This role starts out paying $27.22/hour and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today and help us to keep Sarasota the community where people love to live and work, with safe transportation throughout.
In this role you will:
Supervise the operations of transit service in the field, insuring that bus operators adhere to published schedules, routes, and/or assigned runs.
Train, mentor, counsel and correct bus operators.
Complete bus operator reviews every six months and on anniversary date.
Monitor, control and direct all transit bus service during normal operations and community emergencies.
Observe and report conditions of facilities and equipment.
Monitor transfer points.
Approve and correct Bus Operators timecards and payroll using Workday's payroll system.
Check routes, bus stop signs, and safety issues.
Trouble shoot and repair fare boxes, when necessary.
Coordinate with Transit maintenance and respond to vehicle breakdowns, fare box issues, route service interruptions and customer/operator concerns/issues.
Investigate transit vehicle accidents.
Record and enter miss-trips into data bank.
Respond to inquires, complaints and compliments from the general public and acts as a liaison between the public and bus operators.
Perform investigations and reports including recommendations and write ups for disciplinary actions.
Operate the bus in relief and emergency situations.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Must be available for occasional weekends.
Sunday - Saturday, 4:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. covers the entire span of service.
Work schedules may vary due to assigned shift, split shifts, rotations, emergencies, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or its equivalent with four (4) years of experience in operation of transit coaches in a public transit system or similar operation.
-OR- Associates degree with two (2) years of related work experience.
One year of Supervisory and/or managerial experience.
Valid Florida driver's License by date of hire.
Ability to obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with passenger and air-brake endorsement within 90 days.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent computer proficiency.
Experience with Workday, Trapeze and Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands: Must regularly have to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.
Starting Pay Range: $27.22/hour
Benefits:
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Our mission is to be the most livable and best managed community in the country, providing quality services, programs and facilities that reflect the goals of the community. Our employees are committed to demonstrating our values: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork and Trust.