Under direction of the Lead Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Supervisor plans, organizes and supervises maintenance and repair of WeGo fixed route and paratransit buses and other vehicles and equipment in an assigned location and shift; performs quality control checks to ensure the safety and reliability of assigned buses and vehicles. The Maintenance Supervisor provides direct supervision and management of the Mechanics, Mechanic Specialist, A Repairmen, General Helpers and Laborers.
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
Skill in using software programs including fare collection software, word processing, spreadsheet, database and email.
Ability to perform multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Ability to Read schedules, maps, route guides, detour sheets, etc. and interpret information
Understanding and carrying out detailed written or verbal instructions
Solve problems
Speak clearly and distinctly
Work with little supervision
Perform repetitive work
Practice good customer service skills (Internal and External Customers)
Meet required deadlines
Ability to work any schedule, including evenings and weekends on a regular schedule, and work overtime as needed
Respond to emergency situations (such as reporting to work early/staying late due to bad weather)
Maintains effective working relationship with all levels of employees
Maintain confidentiality
Ensures that all vehicles are maintained in clean, safe, operable condition and that Revenue Vehicles meet daily peak pull out
Reviews equipment records and schedules maintenance repairs
Supervises all mechanics and other maintenance workers on assigned shift
Decides work to be completed on shift
Assigns work to mechanics according to level of skill and experience
Provides instruction and technical assistance to mechanics, as necessary
Decides proper response to road call requests
Assures compliance with the labor agreement
Enforces proper safety procedures
Corrects mechanics and other maintenance workers and makes recommendations to the Lead Supervisor for disciplinary action, when necessary
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of maintenance workers
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures, practices, and financial considerations
Reports maintenance issues to buildings and grounds and provides a summary of maintenance recommendations to Facilities Maintenance.
Ensure adherence to established safety, training, and quality assurance programs.
Stays current on new technology in the Automotive and in the Transit Industry.
Responds to and operator field reports and road calls.
Attend training classes as required
Perform other job-related duties, as needed.
Prefer at least five years of increasingly responsible fleet maintenance and repair experience in a public transit agency; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The job requires a minimum of a two (2) year degree or certification from a technical or community college, two (2) years of experience in automotive or heavy-duty vehicle mechanics, and three (3) years of management and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Any combination of experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work or successful completion of appropriate practical test for internal maintenance employees.
Possess a valid TN Driver's License.
This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected for this position may be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.
Additional licenses, certifications, and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required
Frequent walking and standing.
Occasional to Medium sitting, working at a workstation, intermittent with all other activities.
Occasional walking, typically no more than 100 yards at one time, and mostly within work area, intermittent with standing, sitting, and all other activities.
Occasional climbing of steps.
Frequency of all the above may vary, as the individual has a degree of ability to modify work activity to correspond with any disability-imposed limitations.
Position works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, and temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals.
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. All applicants are subject to Davidson Transit Organization employment requirements, including our Physical. Drug and Alcohol testing program and Background check. Davidson Transit Organization reserves the right to select the best qualified of the persons applying for vacant positions
Classification under Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-Exempt
Davidson Transit Organization is an equal opportunity employer.