Transit Supervisor, Demand Response - Transportation Services

Transit Supervisor, Demand Response

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• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
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Job Purpose

Under general supervision, organize, coordinate and supervise daily SafeRide, and/or Paratransit operations, including direct oversight of personnel, safety, scheduling, and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate SafeRide and/or Paratransit operators including regular evaluations of employees. Coordinate equipment resources.

• Oversee preparation of scheduling assignments for drivers.

• Participate in the selection, training, and certification of transit personnel.

• Review pre and post-trip inspection reports; coordinate maintenance and repair activities for operations, equipment and vehicles.

• Assist in developing and enforcing security, safety, and department regulations and policies.

• Respond to and investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints.

• Maintain ridership and other transit-related data and report to management as directed.

• Provide training for employees as needed.

Supplemental Functions

• May maintain inventory records; order and receive supplies and equipment.

• May assist with budget planning for area and oversee budget expenditures for designated area.

• May perform backup driving and/or dispatching duties as needed.

• Participate in committees as assigned.

• Participate in community outreach and resource fairs.

General Working Hours

Work week for this position would be Tuesday - Saturday. Academic year:

• Tuesday 1:30pm - 10:30pm
• Wednesday 1:30pm - 10:30pm
• Thursday 6:30pm - 3:30am
• Friday 6:30pm - 3:30am
• Saturday 6:30pm - 3:30am

Summer:

• Tuesday 10:30am - 7:30pm
• Wednesday 10:30am - 7:30pm
• Thursday 10:30am - 7:30pm
• Friday 6:30pm - 3:30am
• Saturday 6:30pm - 3:30am

General working hours include a daily meal break. Work schedules may vary to meet operational service needs. Modifications to general working hours may be discussed with the selected candidate.

Competencies

• Communication

• Striving for Excellence

• Attention to Detail

• Strategic Planning

• Safety Awareness

• Developing Organizational Talent

• Initiative

• Work Tempo

Remote Work Eligibility

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: 3 years work-related experience, 1 year supervisory experience preferred

• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. (There may be times when alcohol may need to be confiscated).

• Applicants must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and participate in a random drug and alcohol testing pool.

• Complete application including: cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 4 work-related references.

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University of Wyoming policy.
• Wyoming Commercial Driver License, class B with air brake and passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• TSI (Transportation Safety Institute) Paratransit training, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with demand response transit experience.

• 1 year of supervisory experience

• 1 year of training experience

• Experience with Microsoft office suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Required Materials

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Hiring Statement/EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps at uywo.edu.

About Laramie

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/.