Director of Fleet Maintenance

$115,000 to $125,000

The Director of Fleet Maintenance shall manage all aspects of the MWRTA Maintenance Department, consisting of over 100 vehicles. The position requires senior level management experience and an in-depth understanding of public transportation operations. The Director of Fleet Maintenance shall be responsible for the day-to-day line oversight of vehicle maintenance, including management and scheduling of fleet maintenance staff and any outside vendors that are directly or indirectly related to fleet operations, and coordination of vehicle maintenance of RTA member community non-profits and Council on Aging entities utilizing vehicles under agreement with MWRTA. Knowledge of, and organizational and administrative skills relating to, overall fleet operations of the Authority, including but not limited to, computer skills, inventory, procurement, insurance reporting, customer relations, safety, and snow and ice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as primary oversight of fleet maintenance
2. Manage current fleet of over 100 type vehicles of B, C, and D licensure vehicles, including Gilligs, Cutaways, Transits, and SUVs, powered by gas, compressed natural gas (CNG), and electric, as well as facility maintenance vehicles of light trucks, loaders, and other various equipment
3. Utilize fleet organization software to maintain state of good repair of assets, identify warranty opportunities, reduce costs, compile data for audit compliance, and improve maintenance efficiency
4. Assist in procurement requests for new replacement vehicles and equipment
5. Receive and process detailed vehicle accident and damage reports for timely insurance reporting, and work to ensure proper repairs are completed
6. Identify and coordinate equipment training needs
7. Serve as liaison between maintenance staff and administration
8. Other duties, as assigned by the Deputy Administrator

Requirements

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative and/or managerial experience in business administration, business management or apprentice administration, the major duties of which involved vehicle program management, fleet administration, and transportation program coordination, and (B) of which at least five years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts CDL, Class B Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, with passenger endorsement, Air Brake endorsement and Department of Public Safety Engineering License with a minimum of 2B hoisting license, as well as experience in towing of vehicles. Applicants who do not possess but are able to obtain within six months of hire these licenses will be considered. Massachusetts State Vehicle Inspector’s License, and residing within MetroWest area preferred, but not required.

Additional Information

Work Schedule: 40 hours / Monday – Friday (On call availability after hours, as necessary)

Experience and Skills:

1. Extensive knowledge, experience, and understanding of vehicle maintenance operations
2. Knowledge, experience, and understanding of public transportation services
3. Ability and initiative to make daily operational decisions
4. Professional and courteous manner
5. Knowledge and experience of all aspects of vehicle maintenance