Supervisor Transit Maintenance 632049

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Maintenance Supervisor oversees and coordinates all maintenance operations for The Bus and BOB, ensuring the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of the transit fleet. The role includes coordinating vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and servicing, as well as maintaining transit shelters, destination signs, and related equipment to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with applicable safety regulations and maintenance standards. The supervisor monitors maintenance performance, manages parts, supplies, and equipment, maintains accurate records, and supports staff training and development. The position requires strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical skills, with a commitment to safety, efficient resource management, and dependable transit service. The employee operates vehicles on campus, city streets, and highways and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stoop, bend, and kneel to secure wheelchairs in compliance with ADA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; degree must be conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
Three years of experience as a full-time journeyman-level mechanic, including one year supervising journey-level mechanics.
Graduation from a trade/technical vocational school or community college with a degree in auto mechanics may substitute for one year of mechanical experience.
Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit with passenger and air brake endorsements and no restrictions, or be able to obtain the required credentials within 90 days of employment.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to stoop, bend, and kneel as required to perform essential job duties.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of full-time experience working as a journeyman-level mechanic, including at least one year supervising journeyman-level mechanics.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate maintenance operations for The Bus and BOB to ensure fleet safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
Communicate with maintenance personnel.
Coordinate vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and servicing.
Manage maintenance and upkeep of transit shelters, destination signs, and related equipment.
Monitor maintenance performance.
Manage parts, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain accurate records.
Support staff training and development.
Operate vehicles on campus, city streets, and highways.
Secure wheelchairs in compliance with ADA requirements.