Alpine Express Hiring for Vice-President RTA Operations Job at Crested Butte, CO Full Time

The Vice President, Operations, Co West Transportation dba Alpine Express is responsible for providing leadership as a senior executive, as well as directly leading and managing all bus and field operations and maintenance, including facilities maintenance. This includes the dispatch of all bus operators, radio communication with all vehicles in service, field supervision and coordination of all bus service. This position is responsible for all operator, maintenance staff and maintenance and transportation supervisor training. This position will also be responsible for contracted services and the operational transition to zero emission vehicle technology. The Vice President of Operations will collaborate with other Executive Management Team members to ensure a commitment to continuous improvement of transit service delivery and strategic system development. The incumbent is expected to act as a top-level advisor to the CEO, and Vice-President of Co West Transportation dba Alpine Express.

• Maintain executive level operational oversight of RTA’s Bus Operations System, including day-to-day transportation responsibilities, and critical business and support functions, including operator training. Performs field reviews of the bus operations. Participate in executive staff meetings. Conduct grievance hearings. Review rules, policies and procedures for accuracy and consistency.

• Maintain executive level operational oversight of the bus maintenance system, including day-to-day maintenance responsibilities, and critical business and support functions.

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the facilities maintenance, property management and facilities program management functions. Ensure an overall “state of good repair”, safe, clean, and effective environment for customers and employees.

• Evaluate and recommend ways to ensure quality and cost-effective performance focused on safety and positive customer experience. Assure that all training programs are reviewed regularly, training staff is appropriately trained and qualified, that all initial and recurrent training requirements are met, and that training content is current and responsive to identified training needs. Review annual budget proposals from each operation and maintenance department. Develop annual budgets, departmental goals, performance indicators and implement necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement.

• Participate in appropriate forums on transit operations, technology specifications and service scheduling. Provide executive level direction and oversight for the development of bus services operations and maintenance programs, vehicle requirements and operator programs.

• Serve as a member of various teams and committees. Represent the Executive Management Team in a variety of capacities as assigned. Formulate policies, procedures, and practices for the assigned functional areas and make recommendations to the Executive Management Team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $72,500.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management Bus Ops: 10 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location