What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Maintenance Supervisor position at Madison, City of (WI)?
Join the Metro Transit Maintenance Team!
We’re looking for a hands-on leader who’s ready to make a difference in keeping our community moving. As part of our maintenance supervisory team, you’ll guide a talented crew that keeps our buses — diesel, hybrid, electric, and articulated — safe, reliable, and ready to roll.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, support, and inspire a diverse team of maintenance professionals
- Troubleshoot and solve tough mechanical and electronic problems, including computer-based diagnostics
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily maintenance work to keep operations running smoothly
- Promote an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone can do their best work
- Work independently, stay organized, and keep priorities on track
What We’re Looking For:
- A commitment to building an inclusive, equity-focused workplace
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Technical know-how to assist with complex vehicle issues
- The ability to think ahead, stay flexible, and solve problems under pressure
Why Metro Transit?
You’ll be part of a team that keeps our city connected — supporting sustainable transportation and serving the community every day. You’ll have opportunities to make a real impact in a dynamic and evolving transit system.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
- Schedule and supervise all repairs and maintenance of Metro owned vehicles.
- Assign employees to all road calls.
- Monitor and direct the servicing of buses and direct special assignments.
- Monitor and answer the Maintenance radio.
- Plan, supervise, schedule, direct and control the activities of employees engaged in the maintenance, cleaning, servicing, and repair of transit vehicles.
- Set up and train apprentice mechanics and evaluate progress. Instruct new personnel in operating policies and procedures.
- Investigate and resolve grievances, conduct misconduct hearings, determine and assess disciplinary actions.
- Investigate complaints and recommend solutions.
Operation Oversight
- Review all vehicle problems identified during inspection and direct their correction. Log and write repair orders.
- Assist in mechanical trouble shooting as needed. Assist with requisition of parts.
- Provide advice and specific direction for repair of the more difficult aspects of the work, especially the overhaul, or replacement of the more technical mechanical or electrical systems.
- Manage the Maintenance Office, including answering phones and assigning emergency and scheduled overtime. Prepare reports. Participate in the keeping of ongoing records on vehicle usage, preventive maintenance, warranties, and related activities.
- Perform building security functions. Monitor and ensure proper building security regularly.
- Monitor building heating and ventilation.
- Supervise snow removal.
- Supervise emergency building equipment repairs and report non-emergency building and equipment defects to the Building & Grounds Unit.
- Three (3) years combined experience in the following, including at least:
- One (1) year of technical experience with heavy equipment, automotive repair/maintenance or scheduler, service writing, agricultural or other large equipment/parts or other similar technical experience; and
- One (1) year of leadership, supervisory and/or training experience involving the monitoring, guiding, coaching or scheduling of a group;
- One (1) year computer experience related to the duties of the position
- Two (2) years education in heavy equipment, automotive, engineering or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of technical experience.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Employees in this classification must be able to stand/sit and use a computer for long periods of time, and physically access the bus garage and maintenance areas of multiple locations, including going up and down stairs and walking long distances through the building. Employees must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. with equipment assistance. Employees are expected to respond to emergency situations to ensure that the maintenance/garage areas are clear. Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
Employees in this position must work on site.
Salary : $76,879 - $91,228
