Maintenance Manager

MTM Transit•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Fleet 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, Fleet Maintenance will be able to perform duties in a timely manner and advise leadership of any potential issues that could affect the overall performance and longevity of the fleet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field
Must have 3 years (within the last 5 years) of recent and relevant experience managing maintenance functions of a transit bus maintenance shop similar in scope, size (100 in fleet) and complexity to the work and with the same of similar type of transit vehicles/equipment.
Journeyman level experience with medium/large gasoline engines, air conditioning systems, and wheelchair lifts.
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
Must possess a valid current driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience in fleet maintenance area preferred
Thorough knowledge of ADA, DOT, FTA regulations preferred
ASE certifications, preferred
Experience working with alternative fuel engines preferred
Supervising hourly personnel experience preferred
Experience with hands-on training preferred

Responsibilities

Provide daily guidance and support to direct reports
Responsible for maintenance, service, diagnosing and minor repair of MTM Transit service vehicles
Plan and schedule team workloads based on preventative maintenance tasks, utilizing budget and personnel
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 leadership
Review driver history to ensure safe driving practices and identify any potential safety issues
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