Job Description
Manager, Bus Depot - Major Event POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a Bus Depot Manager to assist with the planning, delivery and operations of a world-class transportation operation for a major international sporting event. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role, ideal for professionals with a passion for large-scale event operations.
As the Manager of the Depot team, you will develop plans for the efficient operations of the Depot. Ensuring excellence through comprehensive planning, testing, and operations. Your work will be critical to enabling seamless transport operations that meet the highest international event standards.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
COMPANY BACKGROUND Vectour Group (Vectour) is a leading transportation management and facilities support services company specializing in large-scale operations, workforce solutions, and mobility services for the world's most demanding events, transit and airport systems. A family-owned firm with over 40 years of transport leadership experience, Vectour has built a proven track record across Olympic Games, National Political Conventions, Major League Baseball and high-profile sporting and cultural events nationwide.
Beyond our major event history, Vectour brings operational service planning and implementation to daily transit and airport shuttle performance, delivering excellence at every scale. Our portfolio spans major event transportation, transit service planning, airport ground services, and transit operational solutions, serving millions of passengers with precision, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Rooted in a legacy of innovation and trusted partnerships, Vectour sets the standard for transportation management built on integrity, performance, and results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide overall operational leadership for daily depot activities, ensuring effective allocation and deployment of drivers and vehicles in accordance with approved rosters and service plans.
- Lead and coordinate depot teams to ensure buses are correctly staged, positioned, and sequenced to meet dispatch timelines and operational priorities.
- Maintain continuous situational awareness across the depot, with a strong focus on vehicle movements, pedestrian safety, depot access control, and compliance with health and safety standards.
- Serve as the primary communication link between drivers, depot supervisors, dispatch, and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
- Oversee and authorize adjustments to driver assignments, vehicle allocations, and route or service changes in response to operational requirements or real-time conditions.
- Implement revised bus operating plans, schedules, and service strategies as directed by senior management and the Transport Operations Center (TROC).
- Ensure verification of vehicle identification, trip sheets, and dispatch documentation to confirm correct vehicle sequencing and service readiness.
- Monitor depot performance in real time, identifying delays, incidents, or operational risks and escalating issues promptly to the TROC as required.
- Lead incident response and initial investigation within the depot, ensuring accurate reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working hours and availability, recognizing the dynamic and time-critical nature of event transport operations and the requirement for extended or irregular shifts.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT - Represent Vectour/TMS professionally in meetings, briefings, and coordination forums.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records within company systems.
- Communicate clearly, promptly, and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Be flexible with working hours — this role will require extended hours, weekends, and event period commitments.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: - Comprehensive understanding of bus depot operations, layouts, workflows, and staging principles.
- Working knowledge of driver welfare principles, fatigue management, and duty-of-care obligations.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage performance under pressure.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing operational conditions.
- High level of teamwork, initiative, and resilience in fast-paced environments.
- Strong knowledge of scheduling, dispatch processes, and time-critical transport operations.
- Familiarity with Kansas City transport corridors, and surrounding road networks is advantageous.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: - Demonstrated operational experience in transport, depot, or fleet management roles, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that supports successful performance of the role.
- Previous experience supporting major events, special events, or large-scale transport operations is highly desirable.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and event or match days.
- Physically capable of working in a depot environment, including prolonged standing and walking, and handling light equipment, barriers, or signage as required.
- Fluent in English; multilingual or bilingual capability is an advantage.
SALARY DISCLAIMER The duties and responsibilities listed above are subject to change and may not reflect all tasks required. You can expect that as Vectour continues to grow and evolve, certain tasks may be re-distributed to concentrate skills. Any change in duties and responsibilities will be discussed with you in advance.
Vectour is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. We aspire to have a culture where all people thrive and grow forward. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift, Early shift