Overview of role: The Maintenance Manager will report to the General Manager and oversee the fleet maintenance program to ensure safe and effective vehicle upkeep. A successful person in this position will have experience acting as adviser to upper management on potential issues with extensive experience in managing and producing reports. This person will have experience as a supervisor of supervisors and provider of guidance to technicians to ensure operational efficiency.

Manage Maintenance Department:

• Oversee maintenance control, compliance, quality, and warranties.
• Enforce policies, communicate service availability.

Personnel Management:

• Handle hiring, training, discipline, and performance.
• Obtain approval for certain actions.
• Ensure staff completes required courses.

Collaboration and Oversight:

• Work closely with regional management, provide updates.
• Operational Responsibilities:
• Review repair orders, manage fuel, parts, and projects.

Efficiency and Safety:

• Improve processes, assess workload, support technicians.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training preferred
• Master ASE Certifications preferred 

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Advanced mechanical aptitude and 5 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred)
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulations
• Effective customer service skills for interacting on a daily basis with customer
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees and/or customer in a positive manner
• Advanced analytical, financial and decision-making skills
• Strong experience with computerized diagnostics
• Advanced proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web based application
• Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred
• Solid aptitude in planning and scheduling maintenance repairs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
• Master ASE Certified in appropriate testing group for the location being managed. (preferred) Or willing and able to achieve.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Drug testing, background check, and DOT Physical 

Testing related to job requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Maintenance Shop
• May require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.