Maintenance Manager

MV Transportation • Irvine, CA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Manager for proposed business who will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation. The Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Maintenance Manager must be able to properly manage a budget for maintenance program. Be responsible for ensuring client's maintenance standards are achieved. Ensure that all vehicles assigned under this Agreement are systematically inspected, maintained, and repaired while minimizing vehicle downtime.

Requirements

• A minimum of six (6) years of journey-level mechanic experience with strong technical knowledge of gasoline engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and maintenance management software applications.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising a maintenance operation with twenty (20) or more mechanics and demonstrated managerial and training abilities.
• A valid California Class A, B, or C driver's license, as appropriate, a valid medical certificate, and any other licenses or certifications required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations to operate vehicles assigned under this Agreement.
• An bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience acceptable to AUTHORITY. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the associate degree requirement.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automotive and/or truck certifications, preferably ASE Master Certification.
• Prior experience in public transit vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to manage and interface with 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.
• Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.
• Technical experience with fixed route transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits, PM schedules.
• Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
• ASE or manufacture’s certifications a plus.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation.
• Ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Manage a budget for the maintenance program.
• Ensure client's maintenance standards are achieved.
• Systematically inspect, maintain, and repair all assigned vehicles to minimize downtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior