Fleet Maintenance Manager

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District•Santa Cruz, CA

35d•$65 - $91•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Fleet Maintenance Manager plans, organizes, directs, develops, and coordinates the programs and activities of fleet maintenance including maintenance and repair, materials management, quality assurance, and warranty functions; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Fleet Maintenance Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the management and supervision of fleet maintenance programs to ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable, available for service, and in a state of good repair. The position is a peer of the Facilities Maintenance Manager and provides short-term administrative and emergency coverage under delegated authority.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in heavy-duty fleet maintenance, commercial-vehicle maintenance, public transportation vehicle maintenance, or a closely related field
At least four (4) years of supervisory or management experience
Relevant post-secondary education, technical training, or professional certification in automotive, diesel, electric-vehicle, fleet-management, engineering, business, public administration, or a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience.
A valid California Class C driver license and safe driving record are required at appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Required to be able to respond to emergency situations seven days per week, 24 hours per day.
Must be able to work extended or irregular hours when operational needs or emergencies require.
Must maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding personnel, labor, security, procurement, and operational matters.
Must participate in required training, cross-training, and continuing professional development.
Requires occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable.
Public-transit or public-agency experience is desirable.
Familiarity with public-transit or transportation-system operations; heavy-duty vehicle equipment; diesel, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle technology; budgets and labor relations; FTA requirements applicable to fleet maintenance, vehicle procurement, asset management, state of good repair, National Transit Database reporting, and Triennial Review preparation; vehicle specifications and acceptance; and report generation is highly desirable.
A commercial driver license and relevant fleet, safety, or project-management certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates Fleet Maintenance for Santa Cruz METRO-owned revenue and non-revenue vehicles, fleet support equipment, and emerging vehicle technologies to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant service.
Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, programs, procedures, and strategic initiatives related to fleet maintenance and asset management.
Monitors fleet performance and reliability, analyzes operational and maintenance data, conducts root-cause analyses, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet availability, safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
Develops, implements, and manages maintenance programs, including preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance, inspections, rebuilds, defect management, road-call response, quality assurance, and maintenance standards.
Directs and manages Fleet Maintenance personnel and subordinate supervisors, including selection, training, assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, and discipline.
Interprets and applies the provisions of labor agreements in accordance with Santa Cruz METRO guidelines; may serve as a hearing officer.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, safety standards, environmental requirements, and grant-funded program requirements, including Federal Transit Administration reporting and Transit Asset Management activities; maintains accurate fleet asset, maintenance, reliability, and performance data for compliance purposes; reviews proposed and changing legislation pertaining to areas of responsibility and reports on impacts.
Prepares, administers, and monitors operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, resource needs, and developing cost estimates for labor, time, equipment, parts, materials, contracts, training, and fleet projects and repairs.
Develops technical specifications for vehicle procurements, fleet equipment, tooling, diagnostic systems, parts, materials, and supplies; reviews and approves requisitions.
Develops, implements, administers, and monitors contracts and service agreements with manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and performance requirements.
Coordinates fleet maintenance activities with internal and external stakeholders, including Operations, Facilities Maintenance, manufacturers, utilities, regulatory agencies, emergency responders, and other public and private organizations.
Plans, manages, and implements fleet projects involving vehicle acquisition, commissioning, acceptance, warranty administration, rehabilitation, retrofit, replacement, and disposal.
Represents Santa Cruz METRO and makes presentations to the Board of Directors, governmental agencies, employee organizations, industry groups, vendors, and the public.
Directs materials management activities including purchasing, inventory control, parts availability, surplus property management, and disposal of fleet-related assets and materials.
Analyzes and evaluates complex problems; recommends and implements effective solutions; refers specialized fleet, engineering, construction, code, and licensed-trade decisions to qualified staff or the Chief Operating Officer.
Learns the Facilities and Infrastructure department's organization, critical systems, priorities, contracts, emergency procedures, and major risks sufficiently to serve as administrative designee during short absences when assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary
CALPERS pension
Robust health/dental/vision benefit program
Public service loan forgiveness program
457 plans
Career development
Free bus passes
Longevity pay
Medical Insurance: For employee and qualified dependents. Choice between multiple HMO and PPO plans. Santa Cruz METRO contributes 95% of the monthly premium costs for any plan, employee responsibility is 5%. Premium participation continues after retirement.
Dental Insurance: Premium paid by Santa Cruz Metro for employee and qualified dependents.
Vision Insurance: Premium paid by Santa Cruz Metro for employee and qualified dependents.
CalPERS Retirement Pension: 2.5% at 55 - Employees who are vested and were hired before January 1, 2013, directly from another CalPERS-covered agency are eligible for the "Classic" CalPERS pension formula of 2.5% at age 55. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who had prior CalPERS membership and a break in service of six months or less, will also retain the "Classic" formula of 2.5% at age 55. 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members - Those hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are new to CalPERS or have not worked for a CalPERS-covered agency in the past six months are subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and receive the 2% at age 62 formula.
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: Two plan providers available. Similar to 401(k)
Life/AD&D Insurance: $50,000 Life coverage. $50,000 AD&D coverage provided by Santa Cruz Metro. Additional Life/AD&D coverage is available at employee cost.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Available after one year of service. Premium paid by Santa Cruz Metro. Monthly maximum benefit of $10,000.00.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential mental, financial, legal and other assistance. Premium paid by METRO.
Tickets at Work: Discounted rate program.
Pet Insurance: Discounted rate program.