Assistant Operations Manager

About the Role 

• Serve as contact to the school districts we serve. 

• Interview, hire, and train new transportation coordinators/supervisors. 

• Prepare monthly work schedules. 

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for drivers and monitors. 

• Ensure all employees have proper certifications, training, and licensing. 

• Oversee the maintenance function at your office and keep our vans in a high state of readiness. 

• Review and prepare billing each month. 

• Assist with any other tasks or projects as assigned by Senior Operations Manager or Vice President. 

About You: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience to positively impact the lives of children in your community by providing mobility without limits. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in operations management, business administration, or related field. 

• 5+ years of progressive work experience in a work environment that is fast-paced. management of hourly staff, and responsible for managing metrics. 

• Proficient experience in the use of Microsoft Office 

• Maintain a good driving record and enjoy working in an environment that is 100% committed to supporting our students 

• Self-motivated, show initiative and have a strong work ethic. 

• Must be comfortable with early-morning hours. 

• Exhibit strong leadership skills and can successfully supervise and direct teams. 

• Effective customer service and conflict resolution skills. 

• Must be detail-oriented and like solving problems. 

• Maintain a very high standard of accuracy and confidentiality. 

• Safety & Compliance Leadership = demonstrates commitment to safety, compliance & risk reduction; working knowledge of DOT, SPED, etc, 

• Ability to make sound, timely judgement in fast paced environment. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with direct, respectful feedback/difficult conversations 

• Technological savvy: ability to quickly learn and master new systems and programs and leverage technology 

• Ability to manage conflict and model respectful behavior – emulate Beacon values. 

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year