Supervisor Bus Maintenance

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

To effect efficient, timely repair and maintenance of the bus fleet so as to assure vehicle availability to meet safety and passenger service requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in the most cost effective manner possible

Requirements

Comprehensive Knowledge of :
Proper mechanical procedures, methods, tools, and techniques necessary to effect proper maintenance and repair of transit bus fleet.
Knowledge of diesel technology as it relates to repair and overhaul.
Knowledge of transit coach mechanical systems and the synthesis involved in the cohesive operation of those systems.
Skills:
Organizational; written communication; oral communication; reading; comprehension; troubleshooting; mechanical; teaching; complex problem solving, personal computer.
Abilities:
Ability to research and organize data to develop long-range action plan.
Ability to react successfully to daily events while maintaining progress toward planed outcomes.
Ability and willingness to foster a team environment within the Vehicle Maintenance Department and with other departments in the course of daily activities.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands by internal and external customers.
Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems.
Ability to tolerate loud noise.
Ability to evaluate, organize and motivate union employees engaged in mechanical repair in an industrial environment.
Ability to keep abreast of new products, procedures, and changing technology relevant to this position.
Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software applications
Two-year college or technical highly desirable
Auto or Diesel Technology or related field.
Minimum five (5) required.
Auto or Diesel Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

Supervision of union staff, to ensure bus fleet is available for service by inspecting, planning, scheduling, and following up on maintenance and repairs.
Develop and maintain a vehicle specific preventive and predictive maintenance program.
Highly trained and motivated work force.
Maximize resource utilization.
Maximize equipment availability.
Assure equipment safety.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Develops and maintains positive public relations with emphasis on customer service. Committed to staff development and cooperative management practices.
Supervision of union staff, to ensure the daily fueling, cleaning and parking of bus fleet.
Ensure materials are available for maintenance and repairs by ordering parts and out of stock items as needed.

Benefits

Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
Receive a competitive salary
Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
Earn 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each year
Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually — plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
Contribute to our company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access
Save with discounted cell phone plans
Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!