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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Operations Supervisor – Transportation Services
Department: Transportation Services
Division: Administration
Supervisor: Transportation Services Director
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 27
Job Number: 2709
Job Summary
Supervises the mechanical, financial, and operational activities of the Iowa City Transit system.
Oversees the Transit fleet services shop. Assists staff with issues and concerns regarding transit
fleet.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Dispatches, directs and supports transit street operations and maintenance activities.
• Supervises on-street operations to ensure policy and schedule adherence.
• Coordinates schedule and route deviations caused by weather and traffic.
• Develops emergency reroutes.
• Assists in planning for new routes and service expansion and/or reduction.
• Reports vehicle defects and malfunctions to mechanics, reviews vehicle status daily.
• Regularly communicates with driving and administrative staff on the status of bus
repairs and educates staff on vehicle maintenance issues.
• Reviews and verifies time records.
• Provides necessary information for accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Monitors and maintains farebox system.
• Counts revenue from prior day’s receipts.
• Prepares deposits.
• Manages all fleet systems including automatic vehicle location system, electric bus
charging system, and video equipment.
• Ensures the Transit app and/or website is accurately reflecting bus location and
predicted arrival times.
• Checks work orders and requests to verify parts and labor are charged out correctly and
coordinates warranty repairs with dealers.
• Coordinates scheduling and completion of maintenance, body work and equipment
repairs for fixed route and paratransit fleet to ensure sufficient buses to maintain
service delivery.
• Performs equipment repairs.
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• Performs initial, in progress and final inspections of work performed by the line
mechanics.
• Responds to service calls in the field and substitutes for Parts/Data Entry Clerk and
mechanics in as needed.
• Investigates accidents/incidents involving operators, passengers or other motorists.
• Monitors parts room inventory, tire inventory and personnel needs.
• Creates reports and maintains records of work performed to ensure compliance with
Federal and State regulations.
• Orders and acquires parts and equipment.
• Writes vehicle and equipment specifications.
• Provides tours of transit facility and participates in community relations activities.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public.
• Maintains safety plans related to weather and other emergencies.
• Participates on transit safety committee.
• Leads and attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and ad-hoc meetings as assigned.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs all other related duties.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on; or four years of related
experience and/or equivalent combina�on of educa�on and experience. Degree in
Automo�ve Technology, Business, Accoun�ng, Management, or related.
• Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa
Class B commercial driver’s license with air brakes and passenger endorsement required
within 90 days of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. A pre-employment drug
screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and one year of related
experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of
educa�on and experience. Experience in accoun�ng.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
• Ability to learn and apply complex policies and procedures.
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• Ability to perform mathema�cal calcula�ons necessary to perform payroll func�ons and
basic bookkeeping func�ons.
• Ability to read and understand writen materials and maps, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regula�ons.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists.
• Ability to supervise and mo�vate employees.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direc�on to permanent staff in
comple�ng daily tasks and assignments. May perform addi�onal supervisory du�es at the direc�on of
the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary ac�on, assis�ng with hiring or firing, and wri�ng
or delivering performance reviews.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
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Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Transportation Services Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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