Maintenance Shift Supervisor ($5,000 Sign-on Bonus)

Keolis Canada•Woodbridge, VA

2d•$38 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supervising maintenance operations, including scheduling repairs, diagnosing and repairing complex coach issues, and providing direction and training to mechanics. The position requires a strong understanding of heavy equipment, diagnostic tools, and leadership skills. The supervisor must be able to work in a 24/7 environment and ensure the safety and efficiency of the maintenance shop.

Requirements

Experience with heavy equipment required
Two (2) years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Experience with complex diagnostic computer equipment and software required
Must have an in-depth understanding of the design, adjustment, and overhaul of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions
Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, have ability to prioritize and be detail oriented
Must have leadership skills and ability to mentor and provide instruction
Must have good communication skills, ability to both verbally and in written format document questions and diagnostic information to management personnel
Must be able to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches and lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds
Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment
Must have clean driving record and a Commercial Driver’s License
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Nice To Haves

ASE Transit Certification preferred with an expectation to pursue additional certifications
Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable

Responsibilities

Work with the AMM to schedule repairs such as PM’s, campaigns, or manufacturer recalls
Detect, diagnose and repair coaches concentrating on major complicated / complex problems including but are not limited to; ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system, sensitive edges, tires and transmissions
Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic and precision tools
Performs upgrades and/or modifications on coach systems and equipment per manufactures recommendations or client requests
Utilizes computer diagnostic equipment to include but not limited to; Cummins Insite, Allison prognostics, complex electrical schematics; ladder logic diagrams MCI and Gillig coach control systems to diagnose troubleshoot coach electrical functions
Researches and evaluates coach problems, provides comprehensive analysis to management in both written and oral format
Assists AMM and PM (Parts Manager) to tracks trends, parts usage and costs utilizing work orders, preventative maintenance sheets, road calls and experience
Test coaches for proper working order including road-driving tests
Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor
Answers questions and assists Mechanic B and Mechanic C by providing professional direction
Performs on-the –job instruction to Mechanic B and Mechanic C pertaining to diagnosis and operational theory
Inspects reviews and evaluates work performance