Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager oversees the day-to-day functions of mechanics, bus washers, utility workers, and administrative staff members. Maintenance facilities typically operate on a three-shift basis to ensure that maintenance on equipment is completed; tests and inspections of products, services, and processes to evaluate quality or performance of that equipment are accomplished; and specifications are met to DOT, client, or company standards. This position is based in Forest Park, GA.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of $85,000 - $90,000

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks

• Sick days: 5 days

• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating

• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 monitor's 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.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED

• Must be age 21 or older

• Must possess a Commercial Driving License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements

• Appropriate Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred

• Master Mechanic certification preferred

Experience :

• 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

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• 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 blue prints, 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

• Ability to work well with labor

Travel requirement (as a percent) :