Job Description
Description Transdev U.S. has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our team.
Overview of role: The Maintenance Manager will report to the General Manager and oversee the fleet maintenance program to ensure safe and effective vehicle upkeep. A successful person in this position will have experience acting as adviser to upper management on potential issues with extensive experience in managing and producing reports. This person will have experience as a supervisor of supervisors and provider of guidance to technicians to ensure operational efficiency.
Responsibilities: - Manage a 175+ bus fleet with 25+ employee personnel.
- Schedules employees for the department; ensures the effective supervision of mechanics and other shop workers; may administer collective bargaining agreement provisions.
- Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel.
- Coordinates work performed by outside vendors.
- Oversees the development of efficient repair schedules, reviews repair cost estimates.
- Approves priority of maintenance and repairs based on availability of materials and parts and requirements of scheduled operations.
- Helps to ensure that company and client equipment is maintained and operating efficiently.
- Controls and monitors inventory
- Ensures that all vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and properly working.
- Develops and implements safety policies and procedures for the department; maintains a safe working environment.
- Participates in the development and administration of the operational budget.
- Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods.
- Ensures that property, grounds, and facilities are clean and well organized.
- Other duties required, as assigned.
Qualification: - High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required.
- 7 years or more of progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of heavy-duty automotive and transit equipment, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles.
- Familiarity with laws/regulations associated with the safe operation of maintenance facilities.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and other mechanical and/or electrical diagrams.
- Ability to read and write routine reports, forms, and other documentation or correspondence - Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to organize and perform work efficiently, strong attention to details.
- Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% for occasional meetings Pre-Employment
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
About us: Transdev is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit and shuttle services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and contribute to a more sustainable environment.
*May change based upon local Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
About Transdev: Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
EEO is the Law Poster:
Drug free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Job Tags
Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,