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Full-Time

Operations & Driver Support Representative

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Via

Via

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transportation solutions and consulting services

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Energy
Social Impact
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$16 - $17.5Hourly

Entry, Junior

Fort Worth, TX, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments: able to make sound decisions on the fly, oversee multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize effectively
  • Ownership mentality: take full responsibility for delivering great service to driver-partners
  • Proactive: able to think ahead and anticipate to prevent problems before they start
  • An empathetic and effective communicator: you excel at active listening and collaboration
  • Comfortable with ambiguity: make thoughtful choices between imperfect options
  • Maintain a solution-oriented mindset: persistent, creative, and cool under pressure
  • Observant and keen to improve: if something’s not working, you come up with a better way
  • An exceptional team player: people love working with you, and you can quickly contribute to cross-functional teams
  • Successful completion of a drug test is necessary for employment
Responsibilities
  • Proactively adjust daily operating plans based on real-time inputs from drivers, riders, and colleagues
  • Prioritize operational issues as a real-time point of contact and provide creative solutions for overseeing a live operation
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships across various Via teams and offices and external partners
  • Leverage your operating and troubleshooting expertise to support other business areas. This may include other live operations, phone and email.
  • Effectively prioritize live operational issues and take action based on the information received
  • Leverage knowledge of Via products and services to make ad hoc decisions with little guidance

Via improves transportation systems by creating efficient digital networks for various clients, including urban and rural residents, corporate employees, students, and patients. Their TransitTech technology offers flexible and cost-effective mobility solutions, streamlining operations and enhancing convenience. Via also provides planning and consulting services through their Remix platform, as well as the Citymapper for Cities app for passenger insights. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the overall rider experience.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Via's recent $110 million funding round at a $3.5 billion valuation indicates strong investor confidence and potential for significant growth.
  • Partnerships with organizations like Toyota Mobility Foundation and King County Metro highlight Via's ability to collaborate effectively and implement innovative transit solutions.
  • The acquisition of Citymapper positions Via to offer a more integrated and user-friendly transit experience, potentially increasing user adoption and satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the TransitTech sector means Via must continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Integration challenges with newly acquired companies like Citymapper could lead to operational inefficiencies and delays.

What makes Via unique

  • Via's TransitTech technology offers highly configurable and flexible mobility solutions, setting it apart from traditional, rigid transportation systems.
  • The acquisition of Citymapper enhances Via's end-to-end TransitTech solutions, providing comprehensive passenger insights and stronger transit networks.
  • Via's focus on diverse sectors, including healthcare and corporate shuttles, broadens its market reach beyond typical urban transit solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and equity packages.

Health and wellness benefits.

Local volunteer opportunities.

Support for all new parents.

Learning opportunities through our Via-Versity.

Employee Resource Groups.