DEPARTMENT NAME: Maintenance
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Maintenance Officer, the Maintenance Supervisor ensures that all coaches receive scheduled service, repair, and are available for revenue service on a daily basis. This position transmits work orders, ensures available training for employees, and performs record keeping work relative to employee attendance and vehicle maintenance. Maintains knowledge of service and repair procedures for all fleet vehicles and provides quality assurance check of coach condition prior to return to active service. Maintains a safe work environment for employees by monitoring adherence to written shop safety procedures. Makes recommendations to the Maintenance Management team for the resolution of problems related to materials, time and space to perform quality and timely maintenance. Must be willing to remain on duty until relieved and be on call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assigns and supervises work for hourly employees in assigned shop or shops as required.
- Schedules and supervises repair of fleet vehicles and dispatching of road call mechanics.
- Supervises day-to-day fueling, washing, and cleaning of fleet vehicles.
- Prepares and monitors for accuracy and completeness, all daily employee work and time records. Maintain all maintenance inspections and repair records on coaches and furnish necessary reports.
- Supervises, coaches, disciplines, and applies work rules consistently and fairly to all employees according to RTA policies and procedures, RTA Standards of Performance, and any applicable union contract.
- Schedules required training of maintenance employees and assists employees in improving their job skills through coaching, mentoring or the use of other skilled personnel.
- Works closely with the Maintenance Manager and Inventory Manager, regarding parts availability, parts quality, and warranty programs
- Requisitions parts and equipment for shop use or coach down situations
- Responsible for assisting in control of budget, inventory control, record keeping and job performance of
- Maintenance employees.
- Models, facilitates, and encourages exemplary internal and external customer service, open communication, and teamwork among staff
- Facilitates the development of strategies to meet and/or exceed organizational and departmental performance goals and objectives.
- May be required to work different shifts and/or be subject to other schedule variations to meet the department or organizational needs.
- Requires punctuality and regular attendance.
- Supports the missions and goals of RTA.
- Routinely works with and develops confidential data such as employee files, counseling, and payroll documents.
- Information specific to the Authority or Management environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPENTENCIES:
- Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
- Analytical - Significant experience utilizing systems and databases to create reports, extract and analyze data and make recommendations as needed.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Communication – Must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
- Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with computer software systems including HRMS, Excel spreadsheets, word processing (Word), e-mail (Outlook), Desktop Publishing, and Power Point.
- Customer Focus – Promotes customer focus and assists in developing new approaches for meeting customer needs.
- Problem Solving – Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
- Makes routine decisions within established RTA guidelines.
- Accountable for the efficient use of your own time and effective utilization of assigned work materials.
- Works with highly confidential information, i.e., Personal employee information included but not limited to names, addresses, social security numbers, benefits, compensation, disciplinary information, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises the performance of hourly maintenance personnel in a Union environment.
- Responsible for the development of maintenance personnel through the utilization of OJT (On Job Training) and internal shop class training. A formal apprenticeship style training may also be available which will require the Supervisor to track the employee’s progress.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usually works in a temperature-controlled environment with additional time spent in a large transit shop with equipment and vehicles that may produce high noise levels.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Good manual dexterity and ability to sit and work at computer terminal for possible extended periods of time.
- Willingness to and ability to work in a shop environment at times providing instruction on a one-on-one basis.
POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED SCHEDULE: Full-time position, some weekends required, any shift.
TRAVEL:
- Travel to and from different campus locations and/or hubs. E.g. 600 Longworth to WSP
- May attend off-site training or conference.
- Less than 15% within US and some overnight..
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of engines, brakes, electrical, steering, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as pertained to transit type vehicles, electric trolleys, or heavy-duty trucks.
- Knowledge of peripheral equipment as related to transit systems.
- Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and drawings.
- Ability to utilize a fleet software program.
- Ability to work within Excel spreadsheets, Word documents or other Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work with software programs for timekeeping, inventory, maintenance work orders.
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly, promptly, and effectively to front line employees, over RTA’s radio system and to internal office staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement (preferred).
- Associates degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology related to buses or electric trolley vehicles(preferred).
- A combination of experience and training will be considered as equivalent to an Associate’s Degree
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is an exempt, pay grade 15 position with an initial salary hiring range of $60,069 (minimum) to $75,088 (midpoint), dependent on qualifications and experience.
THE GREATER DAYTON RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EEO Statement: Greater Dayton RTA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or age except where age is a bona fide occupational qualification. In addition to federal law requirements, GDRTA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. GDRTA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GDRTA’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (“GDRTA”) is a drug free workplace. Drug tests are required for all applicants. The use of restricted substances, including non-medical marijuana and medical marijuana by applicants for employment with the GDRTA is prohibited. Neither federal nor Ohio law requires an employer to permit or accommodate the use of non-medical or medical marijuana. Further, neither federal nor Ohio law prohibits an employer from establishing and enforcing a drug testing policy, a drug free workplace policy or a zero-tolerance drug policy. Applicants who test positive for restricted substances, including refusal to test or no call/no show for scheduled appointments, will be deemed ineligible for hire.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,069.00 - $75,088.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Supervising: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dayton, OH 45402 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dayton, OH 45402: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
