Shop Supervisor

Transdev • Phoenix, AZ

100d • $70,000 - $82,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shop Supervisor to join our team. Duties include PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections. Directly supervises the mechanics, service employees and other maintenance personnel, monitors outside contract laborers; schedules the repairs and maintenance of a wide variety of diesel-powered equipment; ensures an environment that meets safety and regulatory requirements and monitors all daily contractual maintenance obligations. This is a Third Shift Position with hours from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Requirements

• Requires five (5) years of progressive mechanical experience to include hands-on diesel mechanic experience, of which a minimum of 2 years must be in a supervisory or lead role.
• An associate degree in management, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, but not required or an amount of experience equivalent to an associate degree.
• High School Diploma or GED and valid Colorado driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement required.
• Must have forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain ASE Master Transit Bus Certification.
• Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and deal with time pressures and be able to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.
• Must have a current working knowledge of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles, including transmissions, engines, brakes, and climate control units.
• Must have strong organization and basic math skills for tracking trends and for report writing.
• This ability to handle crisis/conflict is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises mechanics, investigates, provides information, and makes/administers decisions concerning employee discipline.
• Daily review of the subsequent follow-up on all abnormal issues.
• Evaluates the performance of both new and current employees.
• Facilitates and schedules training of both new and current employees.
• Works with Human Resources by participating in interview panels for maintenance positions.
• Monitors the budget at a sectional level.
• Assists with scheduling outside contract labor for special projects and monitoring the laborers' performance.
• Conducts daily safety/shift turnover meetings with both mechanics and supervisors on duty.
• Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Schedules major and minor repairs.
• Creates work orders for repairs to coaches, reviews past work orders for repairs to coaches, and reviews and closes current work orders.
• Assigns work to mechanics based on the work required and the mechanic's qualifications.
• Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs when necessary.
• Communicates with mechanics on diagnosis and procedures for repair and assists with technical questions.
• Monitors tracking sheets generated by management to ensure repairs are completed promptly.
• Monitors the work of both internal employees and vendors for quality and quantity.
• Works with Parts personnel to obtain the correct replacement parts.
• Decides which coaches to pull/swap out and relays this information to operations at least 8 hours before.
• Lists and schedules coaches for PMI’s and other work and communicates this information with operations.
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation package $70,000 - $82,000 yearly salary.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees