Supervisor, Service Garage

Metropolitan Council•Various locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metro Transit is seeking a Service Garage Supervisor for our Bus Maintenance department. In this position, you will supervise preventive and corrective maintenance during a designated shift. You will provide training in electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, transmissions, engines, welding, fleet appearance, brake systems, manufacturing or parts and rebuilding, and safety. You will also coordinate work between shifts and between various departments within and outside Metro Transit. This position will require flexibility with location and schedule. Typical hours are second or third shift with either Saturday or Sunday off. Garage location is assigned based on department needs. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. This posting will establish an eight-month eligibility list for current and future Service Garage Supervisor openings.

Requirements

Any of the following combinations of experience in engine or heavy truck maintenance including tune-ups, transmission checks, and general repair including at least one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience: High school diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.
Two (2) year vocational program in diesel mechanics with six (6) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of any one of the following Metropolitan Council Leadership/Supervisory training programs will substitute for lead/supervisory experience: Metro Transit Leadership Academy, Project Management Development Program (12-month session), Four Learning Institute Certificates (Leading Self-Personal Effectiveness, Leading Self-Communication, Leading Self-Business Skills, Leading Others-Preparing for Supervisor).

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in assigning and overseeing work of employees in related field within the last ten (10) years.
Experience training employees in mechanical systems.
Experience performing technical work on heavy-duty vehicle; coordinating work for a large fleet of heavy-duty equipment.
Experience diagnosing electrical and/or mechanical systems and/or completing electrical/mechanical system certificates (such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)).
Experience interpreting and applying bargaining unit contracts, including contract administration.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or another windows-based environment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, verbal and written).
Commitment to building diversity.

Responsibilities

Coordinates mechanical work for an assigned shift, including cleaning and routine maintenance, to ensure the availability of vehicles for scheduled service.
Plans preventive and corrective maintenance for the following day(s).
Tracks and monitors vehicle history.
Assigns and inspects work of mechanical personnel.
Identifies priority situations and makes timely decisions that may affect the safety of employees and passengers or the operation of Metro Transit vehicles.
Provides work direction to mechanic technicians, skilled helpers, helpers and cleaners.
Creates work orders and performs data entry and other computer-related work.
Enforces EEO and harassment-free workplace policies.
Communicates strategies, concerns and goals with the manager.
Administers discipline as well as corrective action to employees.
Coordinates the scheduling of employee vacations and other time off and ensures employees fill out forms for vacations, FMLA, sick leave, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.