General Manager

Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $122,600.00 - $155,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

vacation

sick days

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

voluntary long-term disability

Job Description

Transdev is a global leader in mobility solutions, operating transportation systems for cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the United States. With a dedicated team of approximately 32,000 employees spanning over 400 locations, Transdev manages a fleet of more than 17,000 vehicles, providing safe, reliable, and innovative transportation services. As part of a worldwide network with operations in 19 countries and a workforce of 110,000 team members, Transdev is committed to empowering the freedom to move every day and serving the common good through its comprehensive mobility solutions.

The General Manager role based in Vallejo, California is a pivotal leadership position supporting the Solano Transit operation. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $122,600 to $155,000 depending on experience. The General Manager will proactively manage the overall operations of the transit system, ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable transportation services while overseeing employee performance, risk management, contract asset management, and financial outcomes. This role requires a strategic leader who can foster strong relationships with employees, clients, union partners, and the local community to promote collaboration and achieve business objectives.

As the commercial and operational strategic leader of the business unit team, the General Manager will lead efforts to meet corporate safety goals, service quality standards, and financial targets. Responsibilities include developing business growth opportunities, optimizing asset utilization including vehicle scheduling and maintenance, and analyzing key performance indicators to maintain and improve results. The position also demands strong financial acumen to develop and deliver the business unit budget and implement action plans to improve operational efficiency.

In addition to operational oversight, the General Manager ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including Transdev corporate safety standards, and environmental sustainability requirements. An important part of this role is managing staff development and training initiatives in coordination with the corporate team to build a competent, motivated workforce. Providing accurate data collection, reporting, and analysis is also critical to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in transportation operations, specifically managing fixed route or paratransit bus services, with a proven knowledge of transit regulations and employment laws. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential to influence and engage all levels of the organization effectively. The ability to navigate labor relations and union negotiations is also required. The role involves working flexible shifts and a combination of indoor and outdoor environments.

Transdev offers an attractive benefits package including vacation time of at least two weeks, five sick days, twelve holidays (eight standard and four floating), a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and optional long-term disability. These benefits support the overall well-being and work-life balance of employees, although specific offerings may vary depending on location policies.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic transit operation that supports community mobility needs while being part of a respected global organization with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. Transdev is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment of all applicants without discrimination, and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., be subject to DOT drug testing and physical requirements, and comply with workplace drug-free policies. Join Transdev as General Manager and help shape the future of mobility in the Solano region and beyond.

Job Requirements

Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed
the employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen
work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors
subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable
must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions
able to pass a drug screen and background check

Job Qualifications

Completion of a four year college degree in a relevant field is desirable, although a combination of relevant experience and education will be considered
experience in business administration, logistics, transportation or related field or equivalent business experience preferred
at least 5 years of experience managing a fixed route or paratransit bus operation of similar size and scope
knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws
thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations
ability to build solid and maintain strong working relationships with clients
ability to manage cost control and financial budget
working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
understanding of technology, apps, wi-fi, and understanding of transportation technology
strong written and oral communication skills
excellent presentation skills
ability to influence people at all levels of the organization
ability to organize and perform work efficiently, strong attention to detail
ability to navigate labor relations issues and work effectively with union partners, including labor grievances, and negotiations
subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable
DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason

Job Duties

Continuously builds relationships with employees, the client, union partners, and the local community
according to location/client contract, sets commercial and operational strategic direction for the business unit team
leads the management team and employee workforce to achieve corporate/property safety goals, service performance, and financial objectives
identifies, suggests, and develops business growth opportunities
optimizes the return on assets deployed within the business to include vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and performance management
identifies and analyzes KPIs to maintain positive results
ensures services are provided within budget and action plans are developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies
determines and delivers business unit budget
ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and compliance with Transdev corporate safety standards
oversees all staff management and assigns development training in liaison with the corporate team as appropriate
ensures effective environmental compliance and sustainability management
provides complete and accurate data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting
other duties as required