Maintenance Supervisor, Full-Time

Maintenance Supervisor, Full-Time

Connect Transit is celebrating 50 years of service as the primary public transit system for the Bloomington-Normal area this year, providing quality transportation to residents. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable transportation and access to opportunity to strengthen and enrich individual lives, our community, the economy, and the environment. All our employees are vital in supporting this mission, read on to see how you can be part of it too!

The Maintenance Supervisor at Connect Transit provides direct supervision to the Maintenance Foreman, Mechanics, Service Technicians, and Custodians under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, coordinating the day to day operations of the entire Maintenance Department (fleet and facilities), ensuring a high quality fleet, and proper flow of procedures. Fleet includes heavy duty diesel and electric buses, medium duty gasoline and electric buses, light duty gasoline and diesel vehicles, etc.

Facilities include Administration and Maintenance buildings and grounds, bus stops, bus shelters, future Downtown transit center, etc.

$50,000 - $60,000 annually, dependent on qualifications

Paid on the job training, including paying for your CDL permit and license

Medical insurance:
Connect Transit will pay 100% of employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums

Dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plans, employer contribution of 5%

Tuition reimbursement available

Free bus pass for employees and immediate family members

A team atmosphere with Trainers, Supervisors, and coworkers who want to see you succeed in your job

Supervise, schedule, and assign work to Maintenance staff

Work with Maintenance staff to arrange for scheduled and routine maintenance of fleet and equipment, determine types of repairs, estimate time of completion, and road test vehicles

Review employee's progress on assigned task for compliance with Connect Transit Maintenance standards, identify delayed repairs, and take appropriate action to ensure work is completed in a timely manner

Inspect all facilities;
Arrange and schedule routine maintenance/repairs necessary in a timely manner

Maintain accurate and organized vehicle and employee records

Research and recommend equipment purchases

Maintain and monitor inventory; make appropriate purchases in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, utilizing cost efficient measures where applicable

Inspect vehicles for cleanliness via quality control process and order corrective maintenance as needed

Assist with and monitor quality control procedures and inspections

Run PMI schedule daily to ensure PMI on time performance is compliant with Federal and internal goals

Prepare payroll accurately for Maintenance Manager review; approve overtime and document reasoning for overtime, sick leave, and vacation usage

Be creative with solutions for improved work practices, parts utilization, motivation, and training for recommending to Maintenance Manager

Assist in development of quarterly training topics and computer-based testing materials

Assist in development of SOP's used to direct the activities of the Maintenance Department

Enforce departmental policies and procedures, and establish specific work goals and objectives

Recommend changes in work practices and report unresolved problems to the Maintenance Manager

Perform work functions in accordance with safe practices, company procedures, and government regulations

Communicate with all internal and external customers in a respectful and courteous way

Other duties as assigned

Minimum two years of experience in fleet or facilities maintenance

Valid Illinois Driver's License

High School diploma or GED

Pass federal background check and pre-employment drug test

Acceptable driving record (No serious traffic or license violations within the last five years)

Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and Air-Brake endorsement within one year of hire

Ability to schedule, coordinate, and supervise the daily work activities of the Maintenance Department employees

Ability to apply knowledge of vehicle diagnosis and repair for discussion with staff, vendors, and Leadership Team

Ability to independently make sound decisions

Ability to maintain excellent attendance

Ability to effectively lead, supervise, and develop staff

Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations

Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce labor contract provisions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, outside contractors, vendors, and other government agencies

Ability to recommend changes to the annual and long-range budgets for the Maintenance Department

Ability to manage a project from concept to implementation

Ability to work independently yet take verbal and written direction

Ability to work collaboratively and discuss ideas in a respectful manner

Ability to work when needed, including some…