Superintendent of Maintenance

Pace•Melrose Park, IL

1h•$97,356 - $144,984•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Division Manager, or designee, the Superintendent of Maintenance is responsible for all the facility, revenue vehicle, and equipment maintenance of the division including the repairs of buses. This role involves overseeing all maintenance activities of employees on all shifts daily and using the Oracle Maintenance System to schedule repairs, ensuring all work is done in accordance with Pace policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or technical school and/or Pace mechanic training.
Must have at least four years prior experience with diesel/gas vehicle maintenance and repair, electrical, suspension and hydraulic systems, DOT regulations, and preventive maintenance.
Must have at least two years supervisory and/or management experience.
Must have a good work record with excellent attendance.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class "A" CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within 6 months of hire date.
Must have or be able to obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate, ASE, NGV, EPA 609, 608 UST A, B, C, and forklift certifications within 6 months of hire date.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read and follow schematics and maintenance manuals.
Must have and demonstrate good team-building and interpersonal skills; and must be organized and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Must have basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suites applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and with the Oracle Maintenance System.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Prior transit maintenance experience is preferred.
Knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitoring the quality of work, productivity, and attendance.
Instructing and training employees, while providing technical expertise to assist and support staff.
Running and analyzing reports.
Diagnosing bus problems.
Overseeing the facility to ensure it is clean, functional, safe, and secure.
Handling grievances and other labor relations matters; ensuring vehicle availability for AM and PM pullouts as well as all special services.
Scheduling proper staffing for preventative maintenance, other maintenance, and repairs.
Working with vendors on warranties and repairs.
Locating and ordering replacement parts.
Reviewing timecards and timesheets.
Scheduling and planning facility improvements.
Reviewing and approving purchase orders.
Employee recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, and discipline.
Reviewing the maintenance department budget.
Assisting with maintenance budget and manpower planning.
Reviewing purchasing activities related to the buses and the facility.
Performing other duties as assigned or required.