Travel Manager jobs in Vermont

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Travel Kuz Bus is seeking an Operations Manager to join its growing team!

As part of the Beacon family, Travel Kuz is Western Massachusetts leader in school transportation and luxury group travel. We offer top salary, paid time off, 401K, healthcare, educational and career advancement opportunities, and great company culture. Travel Kuz currently has openings for experienced motorcoach driver. Qualified applicants must possess a strong work ethic with emphasis on passenger safety, organizational skills, and an ability to work in a team environment as well as individually.

About the Role

• Serve as the primary contact to the school districts and ensure strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in the school districts.
• Effective and frequent communication with staff ensures employees have available resources to meet the daily operational task successfully.
• Partners with safety leaders to establish and maintain a ‘safety-first’ culture.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly review of key operational metrics.
• Interview, hire, and train new transportation coordinators/supervisors.
• Identify and cultivate a pipeline of internal talent for next-level positions.
• Prepare monthly work schedules.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for drivers and monitors by driving a positive work culture.
• Ensure all employees have proper certifications, training, and licensing.
• Work with fleet maintenance to keep vans and buses operational and safe.
• Review and prepare billing and payroll each month.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in operations management, business administration, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive work experience in a fast-paced environment
• Management of hourly staff, and responsible for managing metrics.
• Proficient experience in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Maintain a good driving record and enjoy working in an environment that is 100% committed to supporting our students.
• Self-motivated, show initiative and have a strong work ethic.
• Must be comfortable with early-morning hours.
• Union experience is highly preferred.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills and can successfully motivate teams and foster a positive work environment.
• Effective customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and like solving problems.
• Maintain a very high standard of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Must show grace under pressure during extremely busy times.

If you are ready to become part of our family and positively impact the lives of children in your community, then this is the position for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Operations management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person