DATTCO, INC

Operations Supervisor

DATTCO, INC  •  Watertown, MA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of driver operations, routing execution, and customer service delivery. This role ensures efficient scheduling, effective communication with stakeholders, and consistent adherence to operational standards across fixed route and charter services.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Operations Supervisor is critical to the successful execution of daily service. This role directly impacts route reliability, driver performance, customer satisfaction, and the overall safety of operations.

By ensuring that each day runs smoothly, the Operations Supervisor protects the company’s commitments to its customers and the communities it serves.

This role also plays a key part in building a strong operational culture, fostering accountability, engagement, and performance across the workforce.

Additionally, this position serves as a foundational leadership role within the organization, developing future operations leaders.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Operations & Dispatch

  • Coordinate driver scheduling for fixed route and charter services
  • Dispatch daily operations and assist drivers with routes and itineraries
  • Support routing activities to maintain service efficiency

Driver Management

  • Monitor driver attendance and performance
  • Conduct driver interviews and support hiring processes
  • Administer disciplinary action as needed

Customer & Stakeholder Communication

  • Serve as a point of contact for Board of Education, drivers, and parents
  • Respond promptly to operational and service-related inquiries

Administrative & Payroll

  • Prepare and process weekly driver payroll
  • Maintain accurate records, reporting, and documentation

Other

  • Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

  • 1+ year of transportation or operations experience preferred

Licensing (Preferred)

  • CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements preferred (not required)

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability
  • High level of flexibility, initiative, and accountability
  • Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and routing software

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

DATTCO, INC

About DATTCO, INC

Founded in 1924 as MASTCO by the visionary Ruth Mutter, DATTCO has evolved into a third generation DeVivo family enterprise within the transportation industry. Headquartered in the heart of New Britain, Connecticut, we've transformed from a modest three-school-bus operation into a transportation conglomerate. Today, our school bus division shuttles over 140,000 students across Connecticut and Rhode Island daily. We are a one-stop shop for bus/vehicle transportation needs by providing vehicle service, maintenance repairs, fleet management, collision repair, and sales in the northeast. DATTCO operates a motor Coach & Tour Group that supplies charter services and tours across the U.S. In addition, the company operates intercity bus service via Megabus. Our coach and tour division are the official transportation providers for the Connecticut Yard Goats baseball team, Hartford Wolfpack hockey, and the NCAA champions University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University amongst numerous other colleges and universities.

DATTCO leadership has taken the initiator role within the state in the transformation to electric vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas emission, and creating cleaner air. We are influencers shaping legislative agendas for a greener future.

DATTCO’s strategic vision has grown to expand its business portfolio to include in its family of brands: DeVivo Companies, Capacity Yard Trucks, Penguin Trailers, Accelerated Property Management, Thermo King Northeast, Northeast Tool Distributors, and New England TruckMaster.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
New Britain, CT
Year Founded
1924
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