Maintenance Manager

MTM Transit•Houston, TX

44d•$65,440 - $81,800

About The Position

At MTM Transit, you’re not just part of a team—you’re at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We’re all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential. What will your job look like? The Manager, Maintenance oversees and maintains an effective fleet maintenance program to ensure that fleet vehicles are maintained in an effective and safety conscious manner. The Manager, Maintenance will be able to perform duties in a timely manner and advise higher-level manager of any potential issues that could affect the overall performance and longevity of the fleet. This position is dependent on the award of contract. Location: Houston, TX

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field
3+ years of automotive mechanical experience
Previous management experience in fleet maintenance area
Thorough knowledge of ADA, DOT, FTA regulations
Must possess a valid current driver’s license
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to understand and administer discipline
Knowledge of basic safety and training procedures
Good organizational skills with attention to timeliness and details
Ability to work flexible hours as required
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Regular attendance is required

Nice To Haves

Supervising hourly personnel experience preferred
Experience with hands-on training preferred
1+ yrs of experience in CNG or propane maintenance experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance, service, diagnosing and minor repair of MTM Transit service vehicles
Plans and schedules workloads based on preventative maintenance tasks, utilizing budget and personnel as defined by General Manager
Develop vehicle tracking and fleet maintenance portfolio to ensure cost effective means of maintaining fleet
Ensure vehicle documentation (i.e., registration, insurance, etc.) is current and kept in vehicle as required
Track and report weekly all maintenance issues and potential risks to General Manager
Review driver history to ensure safe driving practices and identify any potential safety issues to General Manager
Train drivers and maintenance staff on correct pre-trip and post-trip inspections procedures to include completing DVIRs
Review DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) for accurateness and address any issues annotated
Establish a network of local repair vendors to utilize for services to ensure the most cost effective means of repair and servicing
Ensure OSHA, DOT, and FTA compliance
Ensure shop or facility is clean and kept in a professional working manner
Report any spills, falls, incidents to Manager as required