Maintenance Supervisor

Centre Area Transportation Authority•State College, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance operations for the Centre Area Transportation Authority’s vehicle fleet in State College, Pennsylvania. The role leads mechanics and service personnel, helping ensure fleet safety, reliability, and continuity of service. It involves coordinating technicians and maintenance work, conducting quality checks, troubleshooting issues, and improving maintenance practices. The position is onsite and full-time, with a stated starting salary range of $63,634 to $77,951. The supervisor reviews maintenance schedules, prioritizes inspections and repairs, coordinates shifts, assigns work, and supports technicians performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs. The role also includes communicating with other departments about service disruptions and ensuring maintenance work follows safety and quality standards. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess, or be able to obtain, a Class A CDL with passenger endorsement, a PA State Inspection License (S7), and 609 AC certification. CATA provides CDL training and assistance obtaining the inspection license and AC certification. Applicants will be subject to an MVR check; the selected candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and a functional requirement evaluation.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Class A CDL with passenger endorsement.
Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Pennsylvania State Inspection License (S7).
Possess, or have the ability to obtain, 609 AC certification.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Problem-solving, communication, time-management, organizational, and leadership skills.
Attention to detail to ensure maintenance meets safety and quality standards.
Ability to adapt to new technologies and practices.

Responsibilities

Review maintenance schedules and prioritize vehicle inspections and repairs.
Oversee daily operations in the maintenance facility.
Coordinate shifts and assign duties to technicians.
Provide guidance and support to technicians performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
Monitor vehicle conditions, conduct quality checks, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Lead daily briefings to discuss updates, challenges, and potential solutions.
Coordinate with other departments regarding service disruptions.
Troubleshoot maintenance issues and promote continuous improvement in maintenance practices.
Maintain records and oversee inventory management.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(a) plan.
457 plan.
Roth IRA.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free gym membership.
Free transit pass.
CATA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.