Transit Assistant Operations Manager

Lamar Advertising•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Transit Assistant Operations Manager assists the Transit Operations Manager with managing the operations department, including administrative duties and supervising operations employees. This is a developmental progression toward a Transit Operations Manager position. The position acts as manager when the Transit Operations Manager is out of the office and assumes that manager’s general responsibilities. It supports the safety program, supervises field crews, helps ensure work is completed efficiently, maintains the shop and equipment, and assists crews with field issues and work as needed. The primary work environments are an office, shop, and outdoors; some work may take place in adverse weather. Nights away from home are less than 10% of the time. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Two years of operations experience in the transit advertising industry, or equivalent experience in a safety-related position.
Detailed knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety regulations.
Ability to manage Lamar operations personnel and inventory.
Ability to make independent decisions and adjust schedules based on workload.
Ability to climb and safely work at heights above ground.
Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Supervisory skills, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibilities, and training.
Recommendation from an Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including heavy lifting, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, turning, walking, and climbing, as well as visual tasks involving reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

Act as manager and assume the Transit Operations Manager’s general responsibilities when that manager is out of the office.
Assist the Transit Operations Manager with the safety program, ensuring applicable Department of Transportation, Lamar, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements are met.
Ensure operations crews follow safety requirements and perform safety observations.
Supervise operations crews in the field, ensuring they wear appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
Help ensure work is completed efficiently, including routing work orders.
Maintain the shop and equipment, track inventory, keep the shop neat, and perform minor equipment repairs.
Help crews address field issues, including access problems and difficult installations.
Assist the operations crew with field work as needed.
Assist the Transit Operations Manager with administrative duties and supervise other operations employees.

Benefits

Paid holidays, including 12 paid company holidays.
Multiple medical plan options and a health savings account.
Hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Dental and vision insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid parental leave.
120 hours of paid time off, increasing with tenure.
Employee stock purchase plan.
401(k) plan with company match.
Wellness program incentives, such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions.
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs.
Advancement opportunities and a stated goal of promoting Sales Managers from within.
A comprehensive 4–6 week training program.
Flexible work environment.