Maintenance Supervisor

Under general direction, the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor oversees vehicle and equipment maintenance operations by directing activities of maintenance employees to ensure the cleanliness and safety of vehicles in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. The incumbent in this role occasionally works hands on with employees engaged in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles or equipment. The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor informs employees of the District’s policies and procedures and ensures compliance.

This is a first-level supervisory classification with direct daily oversight of the work of multiple subordinate classifications. Incumbents exercise a range of independence with respect to the performance of work directly related to the management and oversight of Vehicle Maintenance operations of the District. Incumbent staff exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters related to daily vehicle maintenance work and activities.

This classification reports to the Maintenance Manager and the Director of Maintenance. This classification supervises the classifications of Mechanics, Servicers, Electronics Technicians, and Inventory Parts Clerks.

• Ethical Leadership: Upholding ethical standards, promoting transparency, and ensuring adherence to workplace ethics, conflict of interest policies, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Effective Communication: Effectively communicating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

• Coaching & Mentoring: Continuously work with team members to facilitate on-going professional learning, training and development.

• Technical Expertise in Functional Area: Knowledge and competence is successfully conducting District and department managerial tasks, including familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements in the industry.

• Project and Program Administration: Management and oversight of assigned projects and programs from concept to completion consistent with department and District forecasts and projections.

• Collaboration: Working collaboratively alongside a variety of internal and external agency stakeholders to effectively achieve department and District goals and objectives.

• Establish and maintain quality standards, encourage professionalism and pride in their work.

• In coordination with the Maintenance Manager, hire, assign work, counsel, discipline, terminate and provide training to subordinate personnel.

• Provide supervision, guidance, compliance and adherence to the Agency Safety Plan related policies and processes to ensure a safe workplace.

• Comply with all applicable regulations related to Cal-OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

• Ensure compliance with District policies, procedures, and operating practices related to maintenance operations.

• Supervise and manage work teams consistent with best practices and the collective bargaining agreement.

• Monitor the performance of maintenance personnel, set specific goals, and evaluate completion quality

• Supervise repair, service, cleaning and maintenance of District’s motorized equipment.

• Assist in planning and assigning all work performed by assigned maintenance employees.

• Supervise and coordinate all vehicle repair and CNG and Hydrogen station work performed by outside contractors.

• Purchase supplies and services, utilizing the computer system.

• Write clear and concise documents, correspondence and reports.

• Provide leadership, by example.

• Assist Maintenance Manager and Director of Maintenance with budget preparation.

• Handle radio communications and coordinate road calls.

• Report to work as scheduled.

• Must be willing to meet the needs of the District in a 24/7 environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED. College coursework in or graduation from a vocational/technical college is preferred.

• Experience with commercial vehicle fleet maintenance and repair.

• A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience is preferred.

• Must be able to obtain ASE Transit Bus Air Brake and Preventative Maintenance Certification within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must be able to obtain TIA Tire Certification within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must be able to obtain Forklift Permit within six (6) months of hire date.

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the District’s insurance underwriter.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B California Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and passenger endorsements.

• Principles, methods and efficient operating practices of heavy equipment maintenance and repair, time/cost estimation, inventory practices.
• Principles and practices of supervision, including performance evaluation, scheduling, mentoring, coaching and counseling techniques.
• Cost control of techniques applicable to maintenance and repair.
• Maintenance management planning and reporting techniques.
• Methods of diagnosing malfunctions for a variety of mechanical systems.
• Accident and incident investigations procedures.
• Safety principles, practices and regulations related to vehicle and employee safety.
• Record keeping systems and applications for tracking a variety of vehicle maintenance, service and repair activities.
• Program and operations performance evaluation practices and techniques.
• Vehicle inspection practices.

• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance shop operations, including knowledge of: parts, materials, heavy duty vehicle repairs, preventative maintenance programs, tools and equipment used in the repair of motorized equipment and vehicles.

• Read, write and perform required mathematical calculations sufficiently to complete assigned tasks

• Plan, organize and supervise vehicle and facility maintenance.
• Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance staff.
• Read and interpret complex technical specifications.
• Diagnose defects in a wide variety of mechanical vehicle and equipment systems.
• Learn, understand and operate maintenance software systems
• Understand and properly interpret District and various mechanical maintenance procedures.
• Identify and analyze operational problems and implement changes.
• Make appropriate work-related decisions and independent judgments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with those contacted in the course and scope of work.
• Determine appropriate course of actions in emergency or stressful situations.
• Understand program objectives in relation to District goals and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize work, including the work of subordinate staff.
• Effectively delegate responsibility and authority to others.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose basic defects in electrical, air conditioning, engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, and chassis systems.

• Ability to operate all necessary cleaning tools and supplies if needed.

• Read, write, and comprehend spoken and written directions.

• Adhere to and instruct others regarding written safety procedures.

Exposure to extreme heat, 100° , for up to 10 hours duration when performing repair work in summer weather. (District requires that employees wear appropriate light clothing and drink liquids to prevent dehydration). (O)Exposure to extreme temperature swings, 70°-110°, for up to 4 hours duration, when leaving air-conditioned office to work outside in summer heat. (District advises that employees drink liquids to prevent dehydration). (O)Exposure to extreme noise, up to 90 decibels, when using steam cleaning equipment, blowers and etc. (District requires that employees wear protective ear devices and obey all safety rules). (F) Work outdoors to perform cleaning duties on shelters, benches, bus terminals and etc. (F) Work indoors to clean offices. (O) Exposure to health hazards when cleaning public facilities and street furniture. (District requires that employees use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.(F) (F) = Frequent (O) = Occasional (S) = Seldom

Exposure to explosions when fueling equipment. Risk involves the possibility of being burned. (District requires proper ventilation to dispenser fumes and strict adherence to all safety rules). (S) Exposure to fumes, unpleasant odors, and potentially health hazards when using cleaning chemicals. Risk of throat or lung irritation and/or loss of consciousness. (District requires proper ventilation, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to all required and recommended safety rules). (F) Exposure to dust when performing grounds maintenance. Risk of respiratory discomfort. (District requires the use of a facemask). (S) Exposure to chemical hazards when working with cleaning products.

Risk of eye or skin irritation. (District requires use of rubber gloves, safety glasses and conformance to hazardous waste/MSDS requirements). (F) Exposure to extreme cold, 30°, for up to 4 hours duration, to clean shelters and benches, empty trash cans, etc. (District advises employees to wear clothing suitable for weather conditions). (O) Sit to perform record keeping and drive vehicles, (F) Climb hand-over-hand to climb ladder to clean the tops of shelters. (F) Climb a ladder hand over hand – grasp and climb (F) Sit to complete work orders – sit and twist. (F) (F) = Frequent (O) = Occasional (S) = Seldom

Lift and move heavy or awkward items up to 50 pounds; safely operate a variety of tools and machines common to light construction and industrial maintenance; safely perform repetitive physical tasks such as manual shoveling, twisting and pushing/pulling, walking, standing bending, squatting, and kneeling;

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read printed documents. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; hearing sufficient to utilize telephone and/or two-way radio equipment.

Reasonable accommodation for qualified candidates with disabilities will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A background check will be conducted for this classification.

All Golden Empire Transit District employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109). In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, GET employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees’ normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

As Disaster Service Workers, all Golden Empire Transit District employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.