About the position
Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of central New York, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. is the greater Ithaca area's provider of safe, reliable, and affordable transportation with an annual ridership of over 4 million passengers. We are seeking an experienced Vehicle and Facility Maintenance Manager to join our team! The Vehicle and Facility Maintenance Manager oversees the daily operation of the Maintenance Department, including fleet maintenance, building and facility maintenance through efficient and cost-effective operations. The Manager will support and lead the Maintenance Service Supervisor, mechanics and bus handlers with the priority of ensuring safe, clean and reliable service to our community and passengers. The Manager plans, organizes and provides direction to the Maintenance Department and ensures compliance of company policies and applicable laws. The Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining an engaged work team, managing performance, and placing a priority on retention efforts. The Manager has oversight and ensures the purchasing of parts and equipment for the maintenance department to ensure effective business continuity. The Manager is responsible for maximizing the availability of buses to meet service commitments by establishing and overseeing servicing priorities related to buses running, repair/inspection, and servicing.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation of the Maintenance Department.
- Support and lead the Maintenance Service Supervisor, mechanics, and bus handlers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Develop and maintain an engaged work team.
- Manage performance and prioritize retention efforts.
- Oversee the purchasing of parts and equipment for the maintenance department.
- Maximize the availability of buses to meet service commitments.
- Establish and oversee servicing priorities related to buses running, repair/inspection, and servicing.
- Supervise Maintenance Service Supervisor, Mechanic staff, Parts and Inventory staff, and Bus Handler staff.
- Conduct performance reviews, probationary reviews, and disciplinary actions.
- Approve employee work time and time away from work as well as overtime as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of three years related experience.
- Supervisory experience in a vehicle maintenance facility.
- Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsement or obtain license within 6 months of hire date.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
- Experience in service management, preferably in transit vehicle or heavy equipment environments.
- Knowledge of diesel maintenance, air conditioning, engines, transmissions, suspension, differential, electronic controls, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and maintenance software.
Benefits
- Annual Salary $80,000 - $100,000
- Health Insurance (Excellus BCBS)
- Medical FSA & HSA options
- Vision (employer-paid)
- Dental (employer-paid)
- Life/AD&D (employer-paid)
- Voluntary Employee, Spousal & Child Life insurance
- Group Short & Long Term Disability (employer-paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) retirement plan (10% employer match after 2 years)
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick & Family Health Leave, Personal Leave, 7 Paid Holidays, 5 Floating Holidays
