Fleet Maintenance Manager

MV Transportation • Sonoma, CA

35d • $125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager who will be a dynamic, multi-task-oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route and paratransit bus operation. The Fleet Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Fleet Maintenance Manager must be able to properly manage a budget for the maintenance program.

Requirements

• The Maintenance Manager shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing the maintenance of a heavy-duty bus or truck fleet; two (2) years of experience in maintaining and/or managing the maintenance of vehicles in a fixed route and paratransit fleet.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair methods and practices, strong knowledge of diesel, CNG and electric vehicle systems, and proficiency with maintenance management software.
• The qualified candidate will have operational and working knowledge of compressed natural gas fueling systems and demonstrated experience through training and work experience maintenance of major components and vehicle systems (e.g., transmissions, HVAC systems, air systems,11 compressed natural gas (CNG) engines, gasoline engines, CNG fuel tank inspection procedures, and maintenance of electric transit coaches, etc.).
• The Maintenance Manager shall have experience in supervising the work of other maintenance personnel, ranging from mechanics, parts clerks, fueler/washers, etc..
• Must be able to manage and interface with the client.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects, and assignments.
• Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft outlook.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits, PM schedules.
• Manager shall be the equivalent of a journeyman mechanic; have an Associate degree or equivalent from a college or accredited technical school.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Previous passenger transportation in the current project or a similar environment preferred.
• ASE or manufacturer’s certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route and paratransit bus operation.
• Ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved
• Duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Properly manage a budget for the maintenance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees