Vehicle Maintenance Manager jobs in the United States

Description

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT) is Tompkins County’s provider of safe, reliable, and affordable transportation with an annual ridership of over 4 million. We are seeking an experienced Vehicle and Facility Maintenance Manager. to join our team. As Manager, you will overseethe daily operations of the Maintenance Department, including fleet maintenance, purchasing of parts and equipment, and building and facility maintenance through efficient and cost-effective operations. You will ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and develop SOP’s to create consistency in operations. You must be able to lead, manage, motivate, and develop your team to be highly effective.

TCAT recognizes that our employees are the key to fulfilling our community-driven mission and vision. In order to recruit and retain top talent, TCAT offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, work life balance with a family first approach, progressive training, paid time off and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

As the Vehicle and Facility Maintenance Manager, you willmaximize the availability of buses to meet service commitments by establishing and overseeing servicing priorities related to buses running, repair/inspection, and servicing. To qualify, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-7 years related experience; equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• 3 years prior supervisory experience in a vehicle maintenance facility
• 3 years’ experience preferred in service management, preferably in transit vehicle or heavy equipment environments.
• Demonstrated experience supervising a large staff and proven ability to motivate and positively lead team members to accomplish goals.
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsement or obtain license within 6 months of hire date.
• Knowledge of diesel maintenance, air conditioning, engines, transmissions, suspension, differential, electronic controls both A/C and D/C, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronic, and minor body repair required.
• Ability to interact well with all levels of the organization and representatives of various outside organizations.
• Ability to utilize time effectively and work steadily and conscientiously.
• Demonstrated experience exercising good judgment in decision making.

TCAT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.