Operations Manager at Beacon Mobility in Brattleboro, VT
- Company: Beacon Mobility
- Location: Brattleboro, VT
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $65,000-70,000
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
We are seeking an Operations Manager who will oversee all operational aspects of a multi-service, fast-paced operating environment. This position will manage 30+ drivers, 30+ daily routes, 30+ vehicles, Transportation Coordinators, Mechanics and Trainers.
Job description
- We are seeking an Operations Manager who will oversee all operational aspects of a multi-service, fast-paced operating environment. This position will manage 30+ drivers, 30+ daily routes, 30+ vehicles, Transportation Coordinators, Mechanics and Trainers.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience to positively impact the lives of children in your community by providing mobility without limits.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in operations management, business administration, or related field.
- Progressive work experience in a work environment that is fast paced.
- 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.
- Exhibit strong leadership skills and can successfully supervise and direct teams.
- 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.
Skills
Required
- Strong leadership skills
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Grace under pressure
- Self-motivated
- Initiative
- Strong work ethic
Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000-70,000
About Beacon Mobility
Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles. Beacon Mobility is a family of transportation companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and dedicated, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple – MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in 22 states, our 15,000 employees providing Paratransit, School Bus, Special Education, Non-Emergency Medical, and Alternative Student Transportation to special populations in more than 1,500 communities.