Superintendent, Bus Fleet Maintenance

Multiple positions are available. 

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. The first review of applications will begin on February 12, 2025. 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Superintendent, Bus Fleet Maintenance to oversee and manage the operations of our bus fleet maintenance department. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our fleet of buses is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will manage bus fleet maintenance specialists, coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and handle repairs to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of the fleet. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and work closely with senior leadership to optimize maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement in fleet maintenance management. 

Valley Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process.  

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field

Experience:

Four (4) years of management-level experience in overseeing bus fleet maintenance operations, including staff supervision, budget management, compliance with safety standards, and enhancing efficiency. 

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Drug Testing:

This position is safety sensitive and subject to Valley Metro's Drug & Alcohol Program. 

Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check.
 
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Arizona Class B CDL and a safe driving record.

This position must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on call to meet operational needs.

The statements listed below describe the general nature and level of work only. They arenotanexhaustivelistofallrequiredresponsibilities,duties,andskills.Otherduties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

• Directs overall maintenance activities for multiple and complex major equipment maintenance functions including scheduled and preventive maintenance, performance, production, and transit operations projects
• Serves as technical resource to the divisions and executive management
• Troubleshoots and coordinates response to maintenance issues that cross divisional and organizational lines
• Projects future requirements for vehicle replacements and/or overhauls
• Develops and presents programs and projects, including cost projections
• Plans, develops, and administers department policies and procedures; sets goals and priorities
• Oversees preparation and administration of department budget
• Works with purchasing and other departments to ensure efficient and economic operations
• Oversees safety, quality, and preventive maintenance programs
• Prepares complex reports and analyses on maintenance-related subjects
• Represents Valley Metro at in-house and external meetings
• Directs and manages technical studies and reviews
• Coordinates requests from other departments for special projects
• Works with purchasing, supply, and grant departments to plan, schedule, and support use of labor and funds
• Manages assignments of staff and resources
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the Agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned

Knowledge of:

Operations of a comprehensive multi-disciplined maintenance program
Principles and practices of project management
Principles and practices of contract administration
Overseeing, directing and evaluating the work and services of staff and contract staff

Labor Relations principles and practices 
Principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control
Analysis of complex technical data pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components
Principles of quality assurance including preventative maintenance
Applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws and regulations
Leadership principles
Advanced transit principles and practices
Policy and procedure development practices
Strategic planning principles
Budgeting principles and practices
Program development and implementation principles
Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
 
Skill in:
Supervising and evaluating employees
Prioritizing and assigning work
Managing a comprehensive vehicle maintenance program
Preparing and analyzing bus maintenance guidelines
Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
Evaluating and resolving highly complex maintenance problems
Using computers and related software applications 
Developing, evaluating, recommending, and implementing processes and procedures
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals
Communicating in order to interact with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public at a level sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Demands:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
 

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
 
Work Environment:
Work in shop or outdoors in all weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, chemicals, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions and/or intense noise levels.

Salary : $77,994 - $116,991