Communication disconnect with Managers
Pros
TransDev Alternative Services is a contractor for a Google subsidiary and therefore some perks do extend out to employees of TransDev that one would find appealing. Co-workers and fleet operators are communicative, friendly and hardworking.
Cons
For starters this organization is not a great step up for supervisors because it is process-driven based on metrics. There is a lot of unnecessary chatter which is a sign of discontent and unhappy employees. Supervisors who are seeking to gain experience will not do so at this organization because the managers are not experienced. They are too busy in meetings and do not offer much guidance to supervisors other than failed attempts to engage employees in meetings and fail to see the needs of supervisors. Supervisors are also partial HR, payroll admins and do not have the knowledge, training and expertise to handle these areas. Although suggestions have been made to improve process, this is continuously ignored in meetings and mistakes are made and scoldings happen. Ultimately, we are just cogs in machine and supervisors are not really there to supervise rather follow protocol, administration, and to comply. No real feedback. If your goal is to gain experience as a supervisor or manager, I would suggest other organizations where managers have the time and EQ to train thoroughly. If you are just in it for the short term, by all means, take it as it is, a short term job with something on paper.