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Department/Division: Executive
Location: Administration Building
FLSA Status: Exempt - Non-Represented
Salary Range: $129,400 – $161,800
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to assist with the transit system’s work towards enhancing the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service. MCTS connects our community with essential transit services in an endeavor to achieve racial equity and become the healthiest County in Wisconsin. COO candidates will have detailed knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of operating a large urban transit system, along with a deep understanding of mass transit strategies and the role of operations-related performance metrics. The successful candidate will have an ability to communicate complex concepts about objectives and achievements for multiple audiences: employees, labor unions, transit passengers, elected officials, and other stakeholders. In addition, experience evaluating talent, holding staff accountable for performance, and evaluating whether the right person is in the right seat will contribute to organizational success. Finally, a demonstratable commitment to racial equity with respect to employees and engagement with community members will be a key to success for the individual candidate and MCTS.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Operations Officer serves as a member of the Executive Team and provides support and coordination across the Transportation and Maintenance departments. The direct reports of this position include the Director of Transportation and the Director of Maintenance. The Chief Operations Officer provides strategic direction for these areas and ensures proper management staff and methods are in place to ensure company success. This position is expected to identify and implement new approaches, optimize organizational effectiveness, and improve performance, safety, and teamwork continuously and consistently with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The Chief Operations Officer reports to the Vice President/Deputy Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above are general requirements that must be met for consideration. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of job qualifications or job duties.
Milwaukee County Transit System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age; protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary
$79,458.34 - $95,494.62 Annually
Location
Madison, WI
Job Type
PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number
2024-00117
Department
Traffic Engineering Division
Opening Date
03/26/2024
Closing Date
4/29/2024 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range
18/10
The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is looking to hire a Traffic Signal Priority Engineer! This is intermediate-level, professional traffic engineering work involving responsibility for conducting a wide range of traffic studies, monitoring and optimization, data collection activities and designing projects or components of projects. This position will specifically perform engineering work in the field of traffic control signals for Signal Priority with an emphasis on Transit Signal Priority (TSP) within the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system (estimated 110 TSP signalized intersections post BRT construction out of a total of nearly 400 signalized intersections owned, operated, or maintained by the City of Madison) and potential expansion into other priority systems as well as streetlighting design and other public works projects. Work on assigned projects requires the exercise of independent technical and professional judgment and is performed under the supervision of a higher-level professional engineer. This position will serve as the primary contact for the public and other agencies for questions relating to Signal Priority timings and public works projects. The work is characterized by the application of theoretical professional engineering expertise and the attainment of procedural knowledge through on-the-job training and experience.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Traffic Signals
Three (3) years of professional traffic engineering experience in the design and construction of public works projects.
Bachelor's degree or higher in traffic, civil, transportation engineering, or a closely related field.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.
Two (2) years of experience applying the following:
Familiarity with the following:
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities, and have the ability to:
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the class specification.
Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in Wisconsin (or eligible for reciprocity) is not required, but desired.
This position may be expected to attend meetings and provide presentations outside the normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
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Starting Wage: $34.11 per hour 1st year ($35.82 per hour 2nd year)
Signing Bonus: $3,500!! (Paid within the first year of service)* Shift: 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM Status: Full-Time
Union: ATU Local 998
Department: Maintenance - Garage
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Build a sustainable future with a Company that puts YOU in the driver’s seat of your career! The Milwaukee County Transit System is proud to have a diverse workforce that’s committed to connecting our community to jobs, education and life with essential transit services, while upholding our values of respect, integrity, excellence, equity, collaboration and innovation.
MCTS Mechanics will receive:
The “A” Mechanic diagnoses and repairs all transit vehicles and service vehicles on the road and in the garage. This position utilizes extensive experience in all mechanical areas to make proper repairs and perform preventive maintenance within the respective time standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK CONDITIONS:
The above are general requirements that must be met for consideration. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of job qualifications or job duties. For more detailed job position information, please refer to the job description, which is available upon request from the Human Resources Department.
* Restrictions may apply. Employee Referral Bonus Program applies to newly hired "A" Mechanics only.
* Hourly wage rates reflected include 3rd shift premium.
** 2024 Pension Contribution Rate: 1.41% of employee wages.
Job Title: Part-Time Bus Operator (x5)
Status: Represented – ATU 998
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Transportation
Wage: $23.29/hour 1st year (effective 4/1/2024: $23.76/hour) $26.02/hour 2nd year rate, $28.31/hour 3rd year rate, $30.29/hour 4th year rate)
Milwaukee County Transit System Bus Operators drive in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner while adhering to a pre-determined route and schedule. This position exhibits excellent customer service skills and allows passengers to board, travel and alight at scheduled stops.
Department/Division: Maintenance - Garage
Shift: 3rd Shift: 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM - Wednesday thru Saturday
Location: Fond Du Lac Garage
Salary Range: $72,700 - $90,900
Build a strong, sustainable future with a Company that puts YOU in the driver’s seat of your career! The Milwaukee County Transit System offers rewarding jobs, providing essential transit services throughout our community. We take pride in having a diverse workforce that’s committed to maintaining respect, integrity, excellence, equity, collaboration and innovation.
MCTS Employees receive:
Supervises day-to-day garage operations at assigned location to ensure efficient and timely maintenance, repair, nightly parking and pull out of all buses.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Shift: 2nd Shift: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM - Wednesday thru Saturday
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Department/Division: Risk Management
Location: Administration
Salary Range: $77,600 – 97,033
Manage worker’s compensation, return-to-work and general liability claim programs for MCTS. Serve as liaison between MCTS and third-party administrators to ensure accurate, timely and effective resolution of claims. Evaluates and makes recommendations on insurance coverage and workplace safety programs.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and professional work experience may also be considered.
Come join the Metro team! It is an exciting time at Metro as we implement bus rapid transit (BRT), articulated buses, and transition to an electric fleet.
Transit Engineer 1 Program Management
Possession of a valid drivers license Work in this position is primarily performed in an office environment. However, the employee will be expected to physically access all areas of the Metro Transit facilities, board a variety of buses, and traverse construction sites. Employees may be expected to work or attend meetings during the evening or on weekends as necessary and occasionally travel. This employee will work on-site. It is not a remote employment position. *Payroll title for this position is Transit Engineer 1 or 2
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience: Four (4) years experience in applying the following:
Two (2) years experience in applying the following:
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the class specification online.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements:
Work in this position is primarily performed in an office environment. However, the employee will be expected to physically access all areas of the Metro Transit facilities, including storage and equipment rooms on second floor maintenance areas only accessible by stairs. The employee should also have the physical ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead in order to access areas on the buses. Employees will be expected to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Employees may be expected to work or attend meetings during the evening or on weekends as necessary.
Would you like to help make Metro run? It is an exciting time at Metro Transit with the implementation of bus rapid transit (BRT), new fare technology, and transitioning to an electric fleet. Join the team as the Transit Assistant Schedule Planner.
This is responsible technical and administrative support work assisting the Transit Schedule Planner involving the collection, entry, summary, and analysis of transit data. This position has primary responsibility for scheduling and coordinating school year service for the Madison Metropolitan School District, as well as developing driver assignments for that service. This position includes significant clerical duties. The work is performed under the general direction of the Transit Schedule Planner.
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Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Data Collection and Analysis
Scheduling Activities
Coordination Activities
Additional Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
Two (2) years of experience in transportation, logistics, scheduling, employee scheduling, data, statistics or related experience; which includes computer experience related to the position (spreadsheet and/or scheduling software experience). -OR- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Technology, Math, Statistics, Urban Planning, Applied Engineering, Logistics or related field can be substituted for the experience.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the position. Physical Requirements: This employee will be expected to spend a majority of time in an office operating a computer and telephone. This employee will be required to travel to various locations in the City of Madison to attend meetings, to check bus routes, and to conduct passenger counts.
Wisconsin Public Transportation Association
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Monona, WI 53713
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