Fleet Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

MEET MVTA

At Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), we are more than a transit agency; we are the pulse of connected communities, driven by our guiding principles. We prioritize safety for riders, employees, and communities while delivering transformative transportation services that exceed expectations. We strive for eco-friendly practices, foster inclusivity, and fairness with a focus on innovation, uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability, and remain customer-focused, placing riders at the center of all our endeavors.

As the second-largest transit agency in Minnesota, MVTA serves seven cities in Dakota and Scott counties. Our extensive network includes 25 routes, offering local, express, micro-transit, and event services. Join us in shaping the future of transit, fostering community ties, and delivering innovative solutions. Together, we propel MVTA as the most connected transit agency, transforming the way our communities live, work, and play.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

The Fleet Maintenance Manager ensures the efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of MVTA’s fleet, including buses, electric vehicles (EVs), and support vehicles. This position oversees preventive maintenance programs, coordinates repairs, manages vendor relationships, and ensures compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

The Fleet Maintenance Manager plays a crucial role in leading and supervising contracted maintenance staff, optimizing fleet performance, and ensuring the highest level of service delivery. This role also includes administration of AssetWorks M5 fleet management software, EV charging, maintenance administration, fleet audits, fueling operations, and collision repair oversight. Additionally, this position requires UST (Underground Storage Tank) certification to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

This position requires local travel between MVTA locations and flexibility for after-hour events and on-call duties.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of MVTA’s vehicle fleet to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize vehicle downtime.
• Administer AssetWorks M5 fleet management system, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and system optimization.
• Oversee EV software and maintenance administration, ensuring proper diagnostics, charging infrastructure management, and performance tracking.
• Conduct fleet audits to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of contracted fleet maintenance personnel, ensuring adherence to MVTA standards.
• Manage fueling operations, including fuel inventory, equipment maintenance, and compliance with fuel storage regulations.
• Oversee collision repair processes, ensuring proper assessment, documentation, and coordination with insurance providers and repair vendors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage fleet-related contracts, vendor relationships, and procurement of parts and services.
• Assist in budget planning and cost control measures related to fleet maintenance operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports on fleet performance.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and ensure rapid resolution to minimize service disruptions.
• Collaborate with facilities teams to address shop and garage-related facility needs, ensuring maintenance environments are safe, efficient, and operationally effective.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES & CREDENTIALS

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

MVTA offers a collaborative and innovative work environment with a commitment to equity, sustainability, and community service. Even if your skill set doesn’t perfectly align, we value relevant experience, passion for making a positive impact, and a keen willingness to learn!

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions which might include but are not limited to remaining stationary for extended periods, occasional movement throughout the department, and occasional transport of objects weighing less than 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to observe and analyze details at close range and communicate to exchange accurate information with others.

EMPLOYEE ADVANTAGES

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MVTA believes in providing equal employment opportunities. MVTA will not violate any law prohibiting discrimination for or against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familiar status, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), membership or non-membership in a labor organization, sexual orientation, gender identify, status regarding public assistance, genetic information, complaining in good faith to MVTA or public authority, or any other characteristic protected under local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation. Applicants and employees will be evaluated solely based on their conduct, their compliance with MVTA’s policies, practices, and legitimate expectations, and their performance and experience.