Assistant Terminal Manager

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•Town of Somerset, NY

2d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Terminal Manager (ATM) at Ridge Road Express is responsible for daily operations at each terminal. The ATM reports directly to the Terminal Manager and communicates with corporate contacts, including the General Manager, Vice President, ROAM, Finance Director, and Human Resources. The role involves delegating work to dispatchers, clerical staff, mechanics, and other personnel. As an important member of the management staff, the ATM works closely with employees and is expected to communicate effectively and delegate tasks. The Terminal Manager typically works days, Monday through Friday, with some need on weekends, overnights, and holidays. The position is full-time and located at 1692 Quaker Road, Barker, NY 14012. The pay range is $24–$28, depending on experience. Benefits include health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) with matching, and PTO.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in school bus or transportation-related operations.
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
Experience with the MS Office Suite.
Knowledge of school district contracts and federal and state regulations.
Pass pre-employment screenings.
If not already CDL-licensed, obtain a valid CDL license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, equivalent certification, or an associate's degree in business from an accredited university or college.
Valid CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements.

Responsibilities

Prioritize the safety of all children and passengers on company equipment.
Evaluate employees and offer suggestions for improvement when needed.
Maintain current phone numbers and contact information for terminal personnel for emergencies and other situations requiring contact.
Identify training needs, participate in available training, and complete training assigned by corporate training representatives.
Check runs and staffing, ensuring all runs are staffed and coordinating with dispatchers to cover open runs.
Check telephone, email, mail, and other messages; address urgent matters and return calls and messages as appropriate. Check and respond to email several times a day.
Document and track terminal days and runs daily to support completion of monthly billing sheets.
Evaluate, approve, or deny employee time-off requests while observing limits on available months, time, and the number of employees off at once.
Review staffing for the next several days and proactively ensure all runs remain staffed.
Ensure ST Pay is updated.
Meet with dispatchers daily to identify what the team needs to be more successful.
Monitor overtime daily and keep it to a minimum; maintain overtime within school-year requirements.
Know and follow the terminal's monthly P&L.
Ensure driver notifications are made and essential paperwork is forwarded to drivers daily.
Help ensure daily runs are on time and avoid district billing penalties.
Interact with employees across terminals, understand what motivates them, and identify ways to retain them.
Identify innovative employee-retention approaches and discuss plans with the team before implementation.
Work toward the goal of zero accidents.
Perform other tasks and duties as directed by the Terminal Manager, General Manager, or their designee.