What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Maintenance Manager position at City of Fayetteville, North Carolina?
Description
Click here to meet some of the City’s “CAN DO” employees.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Transit Maintenance Manager to manage, supervise, plan and coordinate administrative duties in the management of the Vehicle Fleet and Facilities Maintenance operation of the Transit Department to include compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. To manage, supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing fleet maintenance and facilities repair services; and to perform a variety of complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
For a complete job description, click here.
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Six years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and fleet equipment including four years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel, and other types of fuel powered equipment.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and air brake endorsements and ability to maintain insurability. Ability to obtain within six (6) months a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector’s license and an On-Board diagnostic Emissions Inspector’s license (OBD2).
Preferred
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for Automotive, Heavy Truck or Bus certification.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment DOT drug screen, DOT physical, background check, and a driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health And Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 3% of base salary to an eligible
employee’s NC 401(k) account with a proposal, but must be approved by Council, to increase to 4% for Plan Year 25/26.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
This position requires a North Carolina Class B Commercial Drivers License with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of hire. If you do not have a North Carolina Class B, or a Class A, CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements, you will required to obtain a North Carolina Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of hire. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
If you currently possess an out-of-state CDL, please indicate the state of issue and any endorsements below. (NOTE: Out-of-state applicants must have a current CDL, with endorsements for air brakes and passenger from their current state of residence and be able to transfer the CDL and endorsements to NC within 30 days of hire; and hold a current DOT Medical Card.) If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space below.
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Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.
Please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and fleet equipment do you have?
Briefly describe your experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and fleet equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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Do you have specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment?
Briefly describe your experience in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel, and other types of fuel powered equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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This position requires you to possess, or have the ability to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector's License. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
This position requires you to possess, or have the ability to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, an On-Board diagnostic Emissions Inspector’s License (OBD2). Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
How many years of administrative and supervisory responsibility do you have?
Briefly describe your administrative and supervisory responsibility. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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Do you have an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for Automotive, Heavy Truck or Bus certification?
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
Click here to meet some of the City’s “CAN DO” employees.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Transit Maintenance Manager to manage, supervise, plan and coordinate administrative duties in the management of the Vehicle Fleet and Facilities Maintenance operation of the Transit Department to include compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. To manage, supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing fleet maintenance and facilities repair services; and to perform a variety of complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; establish schedules and methods for providing fleet repair and maintenance services; coordinate repairs from alternating shifts; record status and reassign for completion.
- Manage and monitor the vehicle fleet and facilities maintenance program and operation; plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for providing fleet and facilities maintenance and repair services.
- Manage the purchase of all transit vehicles/equipment; monitor maintenance accounts and federal grants; initiate purchase orders; verify maintenance invoices prior to payment; procure vehicle parts and fuel for the Transit Department vehicle fleet; manage all warranty claims and accident repair costs.
- Coordinate fleet and facilities maintenance services with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations; maintain accurate records of work orders received and dates of completion; prepare outside vendor statements; maintain vehicle status board; provide staff assistance to the Assistant Transit Director; prepare reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
- Supervise the diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of electric, diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel powered Transit equipment; assist mechanics with difficult and complex repairs; inspect work in progress; ensure adherence to safe work practices.
- Perform inventory of department assets; manage the proper disposal of obsolete or surplus vehicles and equipment (in accordance with federal, state and local regulations) coordinating with the Procurement Division.
- Evaluate, analyze and make recommendations for vehicle technology equipment and ensure the serviceability of the equipment after purchasing; manage any maintenance related software, remain current on training and updates, and track any issues, service work orders and maintenance agreement.
- Participate on payroll functions to include the review and approval of employees’ times and leave requests.
- Oversee the Transit facilities cleaning and maintenance to include the managing of constructions and renovations projects. Purchase cleaning supplies and meet with vendors for product presentations and selection.
- Negotiate contracts with maintenance providers and oversee work provided; perform occasional inspections to ensure that all vendor work activity is consistent with contract requirements and industry best practices; audit and authorize payment to contractors; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and recommend appropriate changes.
- Prepare and administer the division’s annual budget and monitor expenditures; review requisitions for new equipment and make recommendations based on analysis of industry best practices; review all annual transit fleet budget requests and recommend replacement units; develop and coordinate Capital Improvement Plan submissions.
For a complete job description, click here.
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Six years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and fleet equipment including four years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel, and other types of fuel powered equipment.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and air brake endorsements and ability to maintain insurability. Ability to obtain within six (6) months a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector’s license and an On-Board diagnostic Emissions Inspector’s license (OBD2).
Preferred
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for Automotive, Heavy Truck or Bus certification.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment DOT drug screen, DOT physical, background check, and a driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health And Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 3% of base salary to an eligible
employee’s NC 401(k) account with a proposal, but must be approved by Council, to increase to 4% for Plan Year 25/26.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
- > Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
- > Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- > Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
01
Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
- I have read and complied with the above statement.
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
- Yes
- No
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
- Yes
- No
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
This position requires a North Carolina Class B Commercial Drivers License with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of hire. If you do not have a North Carolina Class B, or a Class A, CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements, you will required to obtain a North Carolina Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of hire. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
- Currently possess a NC Class A or Class B CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements
- Currently possess an Out-of-state CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement (Not a NC CDL)
If you currently possess an out-of-state CDL, please indicate the state of issue and any endorsements below. (NOTE: Out-of-state applicants must have a current CDL, with endorsements for air brakes and passenger from their current state of residence and be able to transfer the CDL and endorsements to NC within 30 days of hire; and hold a current DOT Medical Card.) If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space below.
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Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.
- Master's Degree or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- None of the Above
Please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and fleet equipment do you have?
- 8 years
- 6 - 7 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 2 - 3 years
- One year or less
- None
Briefly describe your experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and fleet equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
13
Do you have specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel and other types of fuel powered equipment?
- Yes
- No
Briefly describe your experience in maintenance and repair of gas, propane, diesel, and other types of fuel powered equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
15
This position requires you to possess, or have the ability to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, a North Carolina State Vehicle Safety Inspector's License. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
This position requires you to possess, or have the ability to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, an On-Board diagnostic Emissions Inspector’s License (OBD2). Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
How many years of administrative and supervisory responsibility do you have?
- 4 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
Briefly describe your administrative and supervisory responsibility. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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Do you have an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for Automotive, Heavy Truck or Bus certification?
- Yes
- No
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
- Drivers License Number
- Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer
- Complete Education History (including High School)
- A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 – present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 – 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.
- I have read and understand the above statement
- Required Question
Salary : $25,000 - $50,000