Job Summary: Transportations Director (Rural)
This position serves multiple counties in southeast Tennessee.
Chattanooga, TN area applicants are Welcome to apply.
SETHRA's headquarters is in Dunlap, TN
The Rural Transit Director is responsible for the daily operations of SETHRA’s public transit system in nine rural counties in Southeast Tennessee. SETHRA is a non-profit agency providing transportation to passengers in our 9-county area. The position involves planning, operational oversight, budget development and management, compliance oversight, fleet procurement and asset allocation, staff recruitment and supervision, and grant research, writing, and management. Reports to the Chief Public Transit Director and assists in the mission of proving efficient, accessible, and sustainable public transportation for the community.
Skills:
Team Leadership
Grant writing, research & management
Supervisory of staff
Budget development & management
Program planning
Public Relations
Communication skills
Work Requirements:
· Must be at least 21 years of age.
· Pre-employment background check.
· Must maintain clean Motor Vehicle Record.
· Employees in this job position are subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, drug and/or alcohol screenings.
· Must obtain and maintain a DOT (Department of Transportation) medical card throughout employment with SETHRA.
· Must wear glasses or contact lenses if a requirement on license.
· Must wear hearing-aids, if applicable.
· Must attend and complete regular scheduled training sessions.
Full-time Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Parental Leave
- Retirement Plan
Schedule:
- 7.5 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations governing public transit?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Public transportation: 5 years (Required)
- Supervisory: 5 years (Required)
Work Location : In person
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
- SETHRA provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally-protected category. The equal-employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of application for employment and the employment relationship.