Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Description

• Supervise and inspect the day-to-day workings of maintenance and utility personnel engaged in the servicing, overhaul, and repair of all transit equipment and property. Discuss equipment repair with personnel, evaluate problems, write work orders, and assign and prioritize work.
• Direct and coordinate the ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of an inventory of equipment supplies and spare parts.
• Direct and coordinate the administrative activities pertinent to the maintenance of system equipment and property. Help prepare the maintenance budget and oversee maintenance budget.
• Build strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and other stakeholders, including central Via teams and our partners.
• Inspect work in progress and upon completion when required. Inspect tools and equipment for condition and proper use. Approve stock orders for needed parts. Maintain records of work, troubleshoot various facilities and transit equipment problems. Understand and use automotive test equipment manuals and diagrams.
• Provide technical advice to mechanics. Determine need and feasibility of major repairs on individual pieces of equipment.
• Diagnose and perform all repairs as required by mechanics, including but not limited to, engine defects, transmission defects, electrical defects, and preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Vocational automotive training and considerable experience including two years supervisory experience in skilled mechanical work strongly preferred
• Strong project manager eager to create and refine operational processes
• Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Comfortable prioritizing and working on multiple initiatives with various stakeholders
• Vocational automotive training and considerable experience including two years supervisory experience in skilled mechanical work strongly preferred.
• Outgoing and sociable leader; skilled at communicating professionally with partners, vendors, and partners from a broad range of backgrounds
• Hold an ASE Automobile Service Master Technician Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck or Transit Bus

Benefits

• Salary Range: $66,560 - $75,000 per year
• This is an in-person position with the expectation that you will be on-site 5 days per week**
• Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance