What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Foreman/Fleet Maintenance Manager - Bus Garages (2010) position at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority?
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for effective supervision of maintenance personnel and oversees location operations.
DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES
VEM Bus Operations
NOTE : MAY INCLUDE 2 OR MORE DISCIPLINES
I. General Maintenance Manager Disciplines
- Manages a group of employees with minimum direction; schedules the work to maximize economic, efficient, and safe work standards, and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for major vehicle and / or building overhaul and minor refurbishment programs including preventive maintenance, inspection, and failure diagnosis / analysis.
- Responsible for controlling labor and material expenditures to comply with budgetary limitation. Also issues material requisitions.
- Communicates with union personnel and other supervisors to coordinate work activities, etc.
- Maintain accurate records on requisitions, work / employee schedules and reports, to reduce waste and loss of manpower.
- Responsible for providing technical assistance and support in the repair and / or maintenance of equipment or buildings.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and skill levels of various types of technical and service personnel.
- Implement Authority practices and policies consistent with “good industrial practice”.
- Develop cost effective maintenance practices for implementation throughout operations.
- Plan and forecast material and labor needs consistent with operating requirements within depots.
- Responsible for collecting data on units / repairs to track reliability, and perform trend analysis.
- Assists engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve vehicles and / or buildings and customer service issues.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment.
- Responsible for instructing, training and testing newly transferred and hired employees.
- Ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees in the section / department.
- Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and / or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES
VEM Bus Operations (Specific Disciplines)
A. Electrical / Electronic Disciplines
VEM Bus Operations
B. Body Disciplines
DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES
VEM Bus Operations (Specific Disciplines)
C. Machine Shop / Truck Overhaul Disciplines
D. Running Repair / Yard Discipline
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
VEM Bus Operations "All Areas"
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
VEM Bus and Rail
BENEFITS SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program :
Medical – Minimal annual premium contribution
Benefit plans with No Employee annual premium contribution :
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Additional benefits we offer :
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan, with available Financial Advice and Planning Services
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation
SEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Generous Vacation Allowance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Nearest Major Market : Philadelphia
