Maintenance Foreman

Department: OPS Operations

Classification: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the direct supervision of maintenance and vehicle service personnel, repair of revenue, and scheduling of revenue and service equipment, buildings, and grounds. Prepare work assignments and reports, maintain records, and update equipment daily availability lists. Maintain effective labor relations between the Authority and the Union in accordance with the bargaining agreement.

• Position
  
  Reports to:
  
  Fleet Manager
• Direct Report by
  
  Title:
  
  Vehicle Service Personnel;
  Mechanics;
  Maintenance Person
• Direct Reports: 60 Indirect: 0

• Investigates and reports to proper authorities CNG station alarms and delays
• Processes attendance reports
• Complies with policies, procedures, SOP’s, and the Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate the daily work of mechanics and vehicle service personnel, providing leadership, coaching, training, and performance management to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance operations as well as maintaining positive labor relations
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, and corrective repairs to maximize fleet availability, ensure on-time service, and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and agency regulations, including FTA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and manufacturer maintenance standards, while promoting a safe work environment.
• Inspect and verify the quality of maintenance work to ensure repairs are completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Parts, and other departments, including responding to road calls, emergency repairs, and other service interruptions to maintain reliable transit service.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
  , including work orders, inspections, labor reporting, warranty information, and regulatory compliance records using METRO’s maintenance management system.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance procedures, safety initiatives, and operational practices that enhance efficiency, fleet reliability, and employee accountability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent;
One-year relevant technical training or trade school. CDL Class B license to include passenger endorsement; five to seven years of relevant experience Including vehicle repair; or any combination of education, training and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job. Prior transit experience preferred.

• Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing and selected job-specific software
• Knowledge of transit buses, DR buses, and electric bus mechanicals.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to use a computer terminal to accurately and efficiently enter and retrieve data and information

• Knowledge of recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of staff
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to resolve problems
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices including goal setting and goal implementation
• Knowledge of techniques of effective time management
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to speak effectively with individuals and small groups, and to respond to questions

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply logical thinking to solve practical problems
• Knowled…