Supervisor, Service Garage

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven‑county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, employing more than 3,000 people. Prior to COVID, it provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as resources for carpooling, vanpools, walking, and biking in the Twin Cities.

The division provides safe, clean, and dependable buses to meet peak system requirements of approximately 900 buses. We also maintain all support vehicles and equipment, operating as a 24/7/365 operation.

Metro Transit is seeking a Service Garage Supervisor for our Bus Maintenance department. In this role you will supervise preventive and corrective maintenance during a designated shift, provide training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, transmissions, engines, welding, fleet appearance, brake systems, and manufacturing or parts and rebuilding, and coordinate work between shifts and various departments within and outside Metro Transit.

Typical hours are second or third shift with either Saturday or Sunday off. Garage location is assigned based on department needs. The candidate’s permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

• Coordinate mechanical work for an assigned shift, including cleaning and routine maintenance, to ensure vehicle availability for scheduled service.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance for the following day(s) and track and monitor vehicle history.
• Assign and inspect the work of mechanical personnel.
• Identify priority situations and make timely decisions that may affect the safety of employees and passengers or the operation of Metro Transit vehicles.
• Provide work direction to mechanic technicians, skilled helpers, helpers and cleaners.
• Create work orders and perform data entry and other computer-related work.
• Enforce EEO and harassment‑free workplace policies.
• Communicate strategies, concerns, and goals with the manager.
• Administer discipline and corrective action to employees.
• Coordinate the scheduling of employee vacations and other time off and ensure employees fill out required forms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Any of the following combinations of experience in engine or heavy truck maintenance, including tune‑ups, transmission checks, and general repair, with at least one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience:

• High school diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.
• Two (2) year vocational program in diesel mechanics with six (6) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.

License Requirement: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Supervisory experience in assigning and overseeing work of employees in a related field within the last ten (10) years.
• Experience training employees in mechanical systems.
• Experience performing technical work on heavy‑duty vehicles, coordinating work for a large fleet of heavy‑duty equipment.
• Experience diagnosing electrical and/or mechanical systems and/or completing electrical/mechanical system certificates (such as ASE).
• Experience interpreting and applying bargaining unit contracts, including contract administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or another Windows-based environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to building diversity.