Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description Summary:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will plan, coordinate, and direct the activities, staffing, and operations of the maintenance and repair of SCR vehicles and equipment for the DuPage/Kane ADA Paratransit fleet. The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee and/or participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Fleet Maintenance goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. They will ensure that goals are achieved and perform other related duties as required.
 
Job Description:
Essential Job Functions:
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities, staffing, and operations of the maintenance and repair of SCR vehicles and equipment for the DuPage/Kane ADA Paratransit fleet.
• Oversees and/or participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Fleet Maintenance goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures that goals are achieved and initiates and authorizes requisitions for parts and supplies.
• Coordinates response to emergency needs and assures adequate levels of personnel, supplies, and equipment to complete department activities.
• Coordinates the orientation, training, and evaluation program for Fleet Maintenance personnel and identifies and resolves staff deficiencies.
• Oversees, updates, and maintains the computerized maintenance program for the Fleet Department.
• Participates in the forecast of necessary funds for staffing, materials, and supplies; coordinates with other department staff to determine needs and provides recommendations concerning vehicle and equipment purchases.
• Prepares and assures purchases comply with equipment and vehicle specifications.
• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to vehicle inspections, maintenance, repairs, personnel, financial activity, and assigned duties.
• Coordinates fleet maintenance activities with other departments and client staff.
• Assures the shop area, equipment, and materials are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion and assures the security of storage and repair facilities.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
 
Experience and Professional Skills:
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the public or private sector is required for this position.
• Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and National Transit Database (NTD) reporting is preferred.
• The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, and the general public is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to effectively manage a team of maintenance technicians is essential.
• Partial completion of Automotive Service Excellence certifications (A1-A9, H8) or equivalent manufacturer training and certifications related to Pace vehicle operations is required.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years of recent experience supervising fixed route or paratransit fleet.
• Experience maintaining a fleet of 70 buses or more.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining a qualified maintenance program.
• Experience with Eldorado or equivalent paratransit or fixed route buses.
 
Physical Demands:
Using hands to write, use a computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a handheld device, and telephone. Reading documents, writing legibly, talking, hearing. Frequent variations of sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, or stooping. Normal color vision, in addition to good close-up vision either normal or corrected.