What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at WeDriveU?
Company description:
WeDriveU is the leader in transportation solutions, specializing in corporate, university, hospital and return to office/campus shuttles. WeDriveU is part of the Shuttle and Transit division of National Express North America, a subsidiary of global mobility provider Mobico Group which serves nearly one billion annual bus and rail passenger journeys.
Learn more at www.wedriveu.com.
Job Description:
The General Manager will report to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for managing and developing team members and formulating and executing account strategy. Additionally, this role will require a thoughtful leader and confident decision maker with ability to measure and monitor performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the daily activities of all drivers and oversee the development and implementation of standard operating procedures as directed by the Client and WeDriveU company policies.
- Be the main point of contact for our client and attend meetings and conference calls as needed.
- Make logistical coverage/staffing decisions and communicate them effectively to the rest of the team (drivers and client management)
- Hire (interviews, road tests, etc.), train and develop new drivers.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies.
- Report and follow up on any maintenance issues with vendor.
- Review documentation to ensure all required onsite records, reports, and inspections (pre/post-trip) are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures.
- Reinforce safety awareness in a manner that promotes cooperation and improved morale.
- Conducts work area inspections and assists in all accident/injury/vehicle damage investigations.
- Analyze and interpret ridership numbers and suggest route changes accordingly.
- Attend weekly client meetings; listen to feedback from client and their employees and react accordingly.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may apply.
Skills Required and Physical Demands:
- Excellent organization and time management/multi-tasking skills (comfortable in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, operating at both strategic and tactical levels)
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of team.
- Additional skills and physical demands may apply.
Education and Qualifications: Hard Requirements
- 5 years' experience Operations Management
Preferred Requirements
- Licensed Class B driver (Passenger and Air brakes endorsement).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Work experience in public or private alternative transportation demand management (TDM)
EEOC
WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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