SENIOR MANAGER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Lynx Career Center • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Manager of Vehicle Maintenance is responsible for the overall management of LYNX’s maintenance division which includes the development of policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives to ensure cost effective and efficient management of LYNX’s revenue and non-revenue fleet. This position is considered safety-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Automotive, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of management experience in all facets of bus maintenance operations.
• Qualifying experience to include three years of supervising maintenance employees.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Automotive, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of staff supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility in a transit/transportation environment with union personnel.
• Experience in oversight and management of transit facilities.
• Transit/Transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for the scheduling and work activities of the maintenance staff and maintenance training instructors.
• Participates in decision making regarding personnel issues.
• Develops, communicates, and monitors staff adherence to departmental policies, as well as state and federal rules and regulations.
• Designs, implements, and monitors programs and plans for preventive maintenance, equipment replacement, and energy management for all LYNX facilities.
• Assists and supports the daily operation of Facilities Maintenance and its personnel.
• Administers, establishes, and manages the implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the repair and servicing of LYNX’s revenue and support vehicles.
• Leads and directs organizational transformation projects for vehicle maintenance programs and facilities operations.
• Communicates with staff on a continual basis; coaches and mentors employees.
• Ensures the communications between operating, maintenance, and support areas result in the most efficient and safe bus service.
• Assists in the development and preparation of the division’s operating and capital budgets.
• Identifies, formulates, and recommends budgetary requirements including personnel and materials.
• Monitors expenditures in accordance with financial guidelines to ensure budgetary controls and efficient operations.
• Collaborates with the Training Department to ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained.
• Evaluates work methods and operations, division policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness.
• Oversees the evaluation process for all employees that are subject to periodic evaluation.
• Manages the warranty program of new equipment and contractual services.
• Meets with local, state, and federal agencies regarding maintenance-related projects.
• Represents division on Labor/Management committee.
• Meets with Union Representatives on an ongoing basis.
• Makes presentations on maintenance-related topics to various groups.
• Directs the development of strategic contingency plans; coordinates emergency procedures.
• Collaborates with the Director of Maintenance on advising the Chief Operations Officer.
• Develops and implements internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees the overall responsibilities and duties of Director of Maintenance in his absence.

Benefits

• FREE Employee Only Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Center
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Retirement Contribution (401A) with Match
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Available
• FREE LYNX bus transportation for employee, spouse, and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees