Manager, Maintenance - Bus
About The Position
Manages and implements required bus fleet maintenance to provide reliable service. Oversees and monitors programs and objectives to ensure buses are properly repaired, maintained, and serviced. Plans and supervises work procedures and methods used by assigned personnel to repair, service, and maintain Authority buses. Assists the senior management team in the development and administration of the Bus Garage Maintenance Department’s programs, policies, goals, and objectives. Assists in the planning and development of garage facilities and work programs. Evaluates cause of repair failures and implements improvements. Coordinates assigned areas’ job picks, work schedules, and transition of work between shifts. Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval. Recommends new hires and changes in personnel status such as promotions, transfers, discharges, salary adjustments, etc. to senior management. Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field, plus four (4) years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to position, or equivalent military experience.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Management experience preferred.
- Transit experience preferred.
- Experience in interviewing employees regarding accidents, complaints, grievances and/or disciplinary actions preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans and supervises work procedures and methods used by assigned personnel to repair, service, and maintain Authority buses.
- Assigns work and assures appropriate training in work procedures and reviews completed work for conformance to stipulated programs and procedures.
- Works to prevent accidents and reduce injuries by observing and identifying problem areas, performing safety audits, investigating incidents, enforcing safety regulations and recommending corrective measures.
- Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff and/or vendors for compliance with programs and policies and attainment of goals and objectives. Identifies performance deviations and determines appropriate course of action to correct problem areas.
- Implements CTA procedures for proper transport, storage, and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and hazardous waste within maintenance facilities.
- Supervises the activity of the TOPS (Transit Operations Planning System), MMIS, Prima View security camera system, and PC/laptops used to diagnose transmission, engine, and other bus-related defects.
- Assists the senior management team in the development and administration of the Bus Garage Maintenance Department’s programs, policies, goals, and objectives.
- Assists in the planning and development of garage facilities and work programs.
- Evaluates cause of repair failures and implements improvements.
- Coordinates assigned areas’ job picks, work schedules, and transition of work between shifts.
- Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff.
- Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
- Recommends new hires and changes in personnel status such as promotions, transfers, discharges, salary adjustments, etc. to senior management.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The benefits offered at the CTA can be reviewed at https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
