Maintenance Manager

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MV Transportation is seeking aMaintenance Managerwho will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation. The Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Maintenance Manager must be able to properly manage a budget for maintenance program.

Maintenance Manager shall be responsible to the General Manager and the City for the proper maintenance and reliable provision of all services herein. Maintenance Manager shall work cooperatively with the City and be accountable for all substantive matters pertaining to fleet and associated equipment maintenance as provided under this Contract. Maintenance Manager shall be available during normal business hours (typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) and at other times as situations dictate (e.g. emergencies).

Maintenance Manager functions include but are not limited to:

(1) Ensuring all maintenance performance goals are met.

(2) Proper and timely preventative and corrective maintenance.

(3) Effective quality assurance on maintenance functions and outcomes.

(4) Maintaining a fully staffed and competent maintenance division.

(5) Complete data collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting as required by law and the Contract.

(6) Updating vehicle maintenance plan, understanding and performing in accordance with the City's Transit Asset Management plan.

(7) Compliance with FTA and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

(8) Effective environmental compliance and sustainability management.

(9) Effective operability and performance of all supporting sub-systems and components.

(10) *Maintaining fuel and electric charging efficiency. *

(11) *Providing a clean, comfortable, and safe fleet*

(12) Professional response to comments and concerns of passengers and the public.

(13) Effective response to specific requests for other assistance as the need arises.

(14) Ensuring working condition and preventive maintenance of fareboxes.

(15) Attending meetings at the City's request.

Talent Requirements:

Must have at least three (3) or more years of recent (within the last five (5) years) and relevant experience managing the maintenance functions of a transit bus maintenance shop similar in scope, size, and complexity and with same or similar type of transit vehicles/equipment. Experience with Electric Vehicles a plus.
• Must have experience managing/ directing 10 plus employees (fleet Technicians/Service Workers/Cleaners).
• Experience working with 50 + buses within the last year.
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
• Must be able to manage and interface with client.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
• Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft outlook.
• Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.
• ASE or manufacture's certifications a plus.
• Technical experience with fixed route transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits, PM schedules.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels a plus.
• Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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