Transit Assistant Operations Manager

Lamar Advertising Company•Phoenix, AZ

9d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This position assists the Transit Operations Manager in managing the operations department, including administrative duties and supervising other operations employees. It is a developmental progression toward a Transit Operations Manager role. When the Transit Operations Manager is out of the office, the assistant assumes the manager’s general responsibilities. The role supports safety compliance, supervises field crews, routes work orders efficiently, maintains the shop and equipment, helps resolve field issues, and assists with field work as needed. The primary work environments are an office, shop, and outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Nights away from home are less than 10%.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 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 work safely at heights above ground.
Basic computer skills, including Internet navigation and Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to set priorities that reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Supervisory skills, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibilities, and training.
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.
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 heavy lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing.

Responsibilities

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, including ensuring applicable Department of Transportation, Lamar, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements are met, confirming crews follow safety requirements, and performing safety observations.
Supervise the operations crew in the field and ensure crew members wear proper safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
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 the crew 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 operations employees.

Benefits

Flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters a feeling of family.
Salary range of $70,000–$75,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. work schedule with paid holidays.
Comprehensive 4–6 week training program.
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account.
Hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Dental and vision insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage and paid parental leave.
120 hours of paid time off (PTO), increasing with tenure.
12 paid company holidays, including Presidents Day and Juneteenth.
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, with a stated goal of promoting Sales Managers from within.