Manager, Fleet Maintenance

MTM Transit • Redding, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference 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. At MTM Transit, it is never just a ride, it's personal. We understand that our passengers deserve personalized attention and exceptional care and to us, every trip is important. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you! 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

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of automotive mechanical experience
• Minimum of five (5) years journey-level mechanic experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in maintenance supervision of ten (10) or more mechanics
• Minimum of three (3) years supervising experience preferred, 1 year required
• Previous management experience in fleet maintenance area
• Must possess a valid CDL class B with Air-brake testing or have the ability to acquire one

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hands-on training preferred
• 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
• Thorough knowledge of ADA, DOT, FTA regulations
• Regular attendance is required
• ASE Certifications 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

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
• Total Rewards program is all encompassing, offering a wide variety of enticing benefits to ensure our employees and their families are rewarded.
• Career development programs designed to ignite your potential, sharpen your skills, and propel you toward a future where you don’t just succeed—you redefine what’s possible.
• Transit Trailblazer Maintenance Tech. Apprenticeships
• Art of Client Communication
• Cornerstone Program
• Bench Program
• Tech Bench Program
• Continuous Ed Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees