District Operations Manager

DATTCO is searching for a strong transportation operations leader to serve as a District Operations Manager in our School Bus Division This position will report to our East Area Assistant Vice President AVP and assist the AVP with managing roughly half of the divisions locations employees and customers A territory that includes Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island DATTCO is the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with 1700 vehicles operating from over 30 locations DATTCO was established in 1924 and is a third generation family owned company We began providing school bus transportation in 1949 and we currently service 30 school districts and Regional Education Service Centers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island transporting over 140000 students annually Learn more about us at wwwdattcocom What We Offer Family oriented culture & team environmentRoom for advancement we promote from withinMedical & dental insuranceLife insurance401k plan with company matchPaid time offFlexible spending accountPaid holidaysPrimary Responsibilities Oversight of a group of school bus locations Work directly with the local management staffContract review for billing accuracyEnsure billing sheets are updated daily and accuratelyManage the Speeding Control Process to ensure drivers maintain safe speed levelsRecruit interview and hire new employees Ensure proper staffing levels are metCollaborate with trainers to ensure each trainee progresses through the training program Interact with trainees to keep them engaged in the process and to assist them through the processWork with the District Safety Managers to identify accident trends Customize training and driver communication around problem areasEnsure that At Fault accidents and incidents are handled appropriately Create driver write ups and work with Safety to ensure proper retraining is completedWork with AVP and location managers to meet daily indirect hours target Weekly follow up to ensure accountabilityManage Wage to Revenue PercentageProvide routing supportFill in for managers on vacation or other absencesConduct roundtable discussions with management and staff Collaborate with management team to implement improvementsPosition Requirements High school diploma or equivalent10 years transportation or logistics operations experience school bus transportation experience is preferred5 years management experienceExcellent communication skillsTeam building skillsCustomer relations skillsStrong computer skills including Microsoft OfficeHighly analytical with the ability to identify and implement improvementsQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status and any other protected classes