
Unitrans: Operations Manager

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Description
Payrate: $15.50/hr. + $50/week Stipend
Payrate Stipend: No
Work Study: No
Resume Required: Yes
Options: N/A
Term
Hours per Week: 5-19 hours/wk
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: April 30, 2018
Logistics
Job Number: 0009-2052-2017
Last Date to Apply: April 6, 2017
Purpose
Management of Unitrans daily operations to ensure that safe and reliable transit service is being provided for the University of California and the City of Davis.
Duties
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Functions and Tasks:
I. Receive and resolve daily operational problems that may arise
1. Schedule new service additions (i.e. high school runs, trippers).
2. Re-allocate resources to address unforeseen operational difficulties.
3. Reduce/Increase service when deemed necessary or appropriate.
4. Plan re-routes to work around construction, road closures, etc.
5. Maintain necessary equipment stocks needed for daily operations.
II. Plan and carry out operations-related projects
1. Work with career and student managers, supervisors, and assistants in an effort to improve the efficiency of operations, address operational needs as they arise, and maintain optimal working conditions for employees.
2. Required to attend at least 3 weekly meetings throughout most service periods
III. Provide operations-related information and protocol to all Unitrans employees
1. Assist the TDM in the conduct of Priority and Mandatory.
2. Give presentations at Mandatory meetings as needed.
3. Responsible for creating service guides for drivers to reference during Priority
IV. Participate in internal planning and carry out service changes
1. Work with career staff and the planning department to plan service changes.
2. Make arrangements for service changes, including changes to column rotations, updating destination signs, and re-allocation of resources.
3. Responsible for building shifts in Uni for drivers, conductors, and supervisors
V. Maintain communication with other Unitrans managers
1. Work with TDM to address personnel issues and ensure coverage of shifts.
VI. Review and organize operational paperwork
1. Work with Operations Assistants to keep operational paperwork filed and organized
2. Work with assistants to transcribe paperwork as needed
VII. Maintain public relations and investigate operations-related concerns
1. Monitor and investigate operations-related customer concerns
2. Provide responses to concerned customers
3. Adjust service, policy, and procedure to meet the public’s needs.
VIII. Responsible for the organization and planning of Special Events
1. Organize and Plan out Summer Camp Trips
2. Assist with the Bus Roadeo
3. Picnic Day
4. Airport Shuttle planning
5. Other Misc. Events
IX. Other
1. Understand and carry out the Unitrans Emergency Operations Plan if needed.
2. Record all service actions for future reference.
3. Oversee and delegate duties to Operations Assistants.
4. Participate in the selection and training of the subsequent Operations Manager.
5. Order paper and other supplies as needed.
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Skills
Requirements: Must be a Unitrans Employee. If you are a driver, a minimum of 500 lifetime hours. All other Unitrans employees, 200 lifetime hours.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
The skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the Unitrans Operations Manager may be acquired, to a large extent, through on-the-job training and experience. Only general, fundamental attributes necessary for this position are listed below.
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Ability to exercise a high degree of independent responsibility.
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Ability to develop reasonable and innovative solutions for daily operational problems.
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Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all Unitrans employees.
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Unparalleled knowledge of Unitrans daily operations.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Demonstrated interpersonal and public relations skills in internal and external planning and development.
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Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
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Must be accessible to all Unitrans employees.
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Must be available for on-the-job training during the remainder of Spring Quarter.
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Must be able to work the entire summer of 2017 through spring 2018.
Supplemental Questions
- Please list previous work history and volunteer experience.
- Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
- Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community in the workplace and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.
Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
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