Superintendent, Maintenance; Paratransit) UTLO

superintendent, maintenance (paratransit)

authority:

nyct

department:

paratransit

division/unit:

standards & compliance

location:

33-00 northern blvd., long island city, ny 11101

general superintendent, maintenance (paratransit)

compensation:

$141,664 (grade hayu/e )

the standards and compliance unit is responsible for ensuring that all paratransit revenue and non-revenue vehicles are safe and maintained in excellent condition, and that all access-a-ride (aar) vehicles are in compliance with nys department of motor vehicle (nysdmv) article 19-a and the mta new york city transit carrier contracts.

in paratransit, the selected candidate will perform the following:

conduct random audits of carriers and oversee contractor vehicles, facilities, and records to ensure fleet safety and compliance.

may be required to travel out of state as needed to perform quality ‑ control inspections at vehicle manufacturing plants for inspections, testing and approval of shipments of newly designed/built buses.

inspect, test, and approve new buses at vendor manufacturing plants.

selected candidates will be required to work with various contractors to support on-board vehicle surveillance camera systems, avlm/gps systems and zero emissions

investigate customer complaints related to access ‑ a ‑ ride (aar) vehicles.

assist with research and development of vehicle equipment to enhance the aar customer experience.

provide carrier maintenance personnel with training on various vehicle equipment and systems to ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

evaluation and determination of aar vehicle service ready condition at expiration term of aar carrier contracts.

retirement and liquidation of aar vehicles in accordance with mta policy.

evaluate and determine reliability of vehicle manufacturer’s warranty repairs.

baccalaureate from an accredited college in xxxxx , (delete if not applicable:) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

6 years of professional experience.

2 years of managerial/supervisory experience.

strong knowledge of vehicular maintenance operations and preventative maintenance procedures

mechanical experience ( i.e. Repairing passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and heavy equipment)

knowledge of aar maintenance practices

experience in personnel development, work prioritization

must be able to make decisions rapidly and under pressure and effectively deal with availability of labor and equipment constraints

excellent verbal and written communication skills

pc skills including knowledge of microsoft office applications

knowledge of light-duty revenue vehicles, new bus technologies, and the maintenance procedures/standards required to maintain them, including an understanding of specifications

knowledge of vehicle systems and components

knowledge of design, manufacturing processes, product testing and maintenance procedures

based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

all selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (if necessary)

as an employee of mta nyc transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of new york, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

for 55-a eligible titles: candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class…