Principal Technical Specialist, Maintenance

This position researches garages complaints regarding part and inventory related issues. It initiates monthly visits to all bus operation facilities to establish strong communications and to ensure all support needed at these facilities is readily available. It interacts with both Material Management and Procurement Departments regarding parts issues to insure parts availability. It communicates with suppliers to ensure NJ TRANSIT has the most up accurate information regarding both parts and superseded parts.

• Edit parts manuals for new bus fleets.
• Research garage complaints regarding parts problems. Assist Central Stores and Central Maintenance Facility with parts issues.
• Initiate efforts to develop alternate suppliers for service parts to ensure parts availability and reduce operating cost.
• Develop specifications for revenue and non-revenue replacement parts and service contracts.
• Develop initial stock parts list for new bus fleets.
• Assist in the maintenance and administration of seasonal and special programs.
• Interact with Material Management and Procurement regarding parts issues to ensure part availability.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure NJ TRANSIT has current parts information regarding parts bulletins, campaigns, and superseded parts.
• Initiate monthly visits to all bus operation facilities to establish a strong line of communication and ensures that support to these facilities as required is readily available.

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and five years of applied progressive experience. Completion of a technical training program and five years of additional applied experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and knowledge of all mechanical aspects of buses required.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

• Must have extensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and knowledge of all mechanical aspects of buses required

• Working knowledge of Oracle & VMIS systems.
• Working knowledge of an EPC System (Electric Part Catalog) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class D driver’s license within the first 90 days of employment

• Office
• visits to vendor locations
• visits to bus locations

• Shop conditions are often loud and dirty, PPE must be worn and all safety protocols followed

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan