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Field Operations Manager

Open 34d

You'll be the driving force keeping transit services running reliably for the communities that depend on them. This is a high ownership boots-on-the-ground role where you'll lead daily operations, tackle real-time challenges, and continuously elevate the rider and driver experience. You'll be fully in-person, onsite 4-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Run the daily onsite operations of the service to ensure safe, reliable, and accessible transportation
  • Make informed real-time decisions about fleet, driver supply, compliance, and rider needs
  • Guide and support drivers by building strong relationships and addressing concerns
  • Turn rider and community feedback into tangible operational improvements
  • Use data and technology to diagnose problems and implement solutions that enhance efficiency
  • Act as the operational bridge between city partners, drivers, and central teams

Requirements

  • Operationally experienced with a background in people management, logistics, customer service, or process-oriented work
  • Relationship oriented, earning trust from drivers, riders, teammates, and city partners
  • Hands-on and proactive, preferring to be in the field
  • Tactical and strategic, able to problem-solve short term and long term
  • Mission driven, motivated by expanding access to transportation
  • Based in the Madison area, ready to be onsite 4-5 days a week

Benefits

  • Free medical plans
  • 401K matching

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