Maintenance Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supervises mechanics in the repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment. Coordinates with dispatch to maintain situation awareness for vehicle repair requirements and to provide current fleet status. Effectively communicates maintenance work status between shifts. Trains employees and enforces department safety and environmental compliance programs. Assist Operations, Administration, and City departments in meeting department and company goals.

We proudly hire Veterans and value the dedication, discipline, and leadership they bring to our workforce. We encourage Veterans and transitioning service members to apply and are committed to supporting their continued career growth in the civilian workforce.

• Provides meaningful supervision of maintenance employees with focus on safety; assign and direct work; coach counsel, ensure policies/procedures are communicated and followed; appraise performance; conduct effective action discussions.
• Establish effective relationships and trust with Mechanics through regular communication, meaningful support, problem solving, and fair and consistent application of the labor contract, policies, and procedures.
• Share in the responsibility for implementing and monitoring KAT’s EEO Policy and Program; complete assigned tasks to ensure that compliance is achieved.
• Demonstrate skill and accuracy with the payroll system; approve accurate time records, administer leave requests, provide accrual and attendance information to employees; maintain consistent documentation.
• Coordinates work activities between shop sections and shifts.
• Possesses strong knowledge of OHSA and EPA regulations as they apply to maintenance shop operations and ability to enforce those requirements.

• Maintains a working knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures of transit fleet maintenance operations and preventive programs.
• Assign tasks to mechanics and inspects completed work for conformance to standards.
• Assists mechanics in identifying parts required for vehicle repairs. May be required to order work order parts for vehicles being repaired.
• Coordinates with vendors, validates shipment receipts, and approves department invoices.
• Understands basic Federal, State, and Local procurement rules and regulations.
• Prepares, analyzes, and submits periodic maintenance reports.
• Manages software updates to diagnostic equipment.
• Monitors fuel levels in underground storage tanks and orders fuel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Possess or obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement.
• Five (5) years of experience as a bus or heavy-duty equipment diesel mechanic.

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited technical or vocational school in vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, or a related field.

• Six (6) or more years of experience as a bus or heavy-duty diesel mechanic operations, transit, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a maintenance-related setting.

Military experience may be accepted in lieu of equivalent experience or education.

• Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and modification of light and heavy gasoline, electric, and diesel-powered automotive equipment, including mass transportation vehicles, shop equipment, and related components.
• Knowledge of Cummins ISL and ISB as well as Allsion B400 and H40.
• Possess knowledge of the use of all types of heavy-duty automotive machinist equipment and tools…