Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:

People are at the heart of our business. We lead by example in promoting and ensuring we maintain a strong safety culture, where strict adherence to risk mitigation and safety/security protocols of our employees, passengers, clients, and communities is critical.

We seek a visionary Maintenance Supervisor who can create a comprehensive vision and mission for our maintenance team. This role requires a leader who can effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to maintain supervision, ensuring a positive and efficient working environment. The maintenance supervisor will strictly adhere to OSHA guidelines and other required regulations while demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and team building skills. If you are committed to safety, passionate about service, and inspired to shape the future of transit, we invite you to join our team.

Preferred Education and Experience: Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

• Develop and promote a diverse, inclusive, positive, respectful, and healthy work environment.

• Offer professional, personal, and technical development opportunities, including continuous learning and mentoring.

• Establish and enforce operational safety policies and procedures to prevent incidents and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.

• Provide leadership in developing company policies and programs to enhance safety awareness and meet OSHA standards.

• Administer all planned maintenance programs, including safety hazards training, OSHA regulations, and environmental considerations.

• Partner with Safety, Risk, and Continuous Improvement teams to implement process improvements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

• Adhere to preventive maintenance principles and quality management standards.

Ø Regulatory and Compliance:

• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws related to maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with labor management policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact and communicate with public officials and all levels of staff, including managers, supervisors, and intra-department personnel.
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of bus maintenance principles, procedures, and policies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with teams, colleagues, the public, medical and governmental agencies, elected officials, and the board of trustees.

Ø Operational Oversight:

• Provide oversight, direction, and coordination of staff to deliver cost-effective, efficient, and reliable transit services within available resources.
• Exhibit impeccable judgment and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Demonstrate executive-level presentation skills and handle high-level client interactions.
• Display strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.
• Track expenses and oversee the maintenance budget to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Ø Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities:

• Administer and supervise the implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
• Manage the equipment and facility maintenance repair division.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets and control expenditures of allocated funds.
• Evaluate work methods, policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness.
• Review daily reports filed by all maintenance employees.
• Develop various procedures and policies related to maintenance operations.
• Meet regularly with Safety and Training officers to review projects and programs.
• Collaborate with Authority Directors to develop, implement, and support existing programs.
• Engage with local, state, and federal agencies regarding maintenance-related projects.
• Represent the department on the labor/management committee.
• Negotiate with vendors to resolve warranty issues and recover associated funds.
• Manage contractual services to maintain vehicles, systems, and facilities.
• Make presentations on maintenance-related topics to various groups.

• Review and recommend capital expenditures to enhance departmental efficiency and services.
• Oversee department inventories and stock controls.
• Track trends using historical data and implementing strategies to reduce service issues.

Safety & Compliance:

• Work with all company and local team members to create a strong, vibrant, and engaging safety culture.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in coordinating transit safety, service delivery, field operations, staff development, and collective bargaining negotiation skills, particularly in a union environment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations (EPA, OSHA, DOT, ADA, and EEOC)

Leadership

• Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
• Maintains and oversee all safety and safety related equipment in the fleet and facility.
• Manages or assists in matters relating to Worker's Compensation, Drug & Alcohol, and Employee Assistance Programs to ensure the agency’s compliance and employee concerns are handled promptly.
• Directs all Safety/Security Programs, including training-related programs and supervisory responsibilities.

Business Acumen

• Analyzes data and records to identify areas in need of improvement or areas that are excelling.
• Prepares and formulates written correspondence, operational safety bulletins, and notices.
• Diligence and precision in record keeping, ensuring all training is scheduled, performed, and kept up to date.

Interpersonal/Engagement

• Represents the organization for the transit system; friendly, approachable, and available to system employees and the public; held to the highest safety standards to be an example.
• Maintains an effective working relationship and communication with the General Manager, peers, and subordinates.

Leadership Model for Success:

• Leadership: Safety, Building Teams, Performance Management, Developing Talent
• Business: Business Acumen, Strategic Visionary, Decision-Making, Profitable Growth
• Interpersonal: Trustworthiness, Building Relationships, Influencing Others, Communication
• Wellbeing: Managing Stress, Work-Life Harmony, Mental Wellness

Professional and Personal Development

Start here and grow here. RATP Dev USA believes in promoting from within and providing learning and development opportunities for our team members. We take pride in preparing and developing future and existing leaders through our Grow Our Own Development and Mentorship Programs.

When you join RATP Dev USA, you will have the ability to build your skills and knowledge in various areas through continuous learning (eLearning included) and leadership workshops.

• Leadership Development

• Mentorship & Coaching

• Safety, Security, & Compliance Training

• Technical and Soft Skill Training

• And much more...

Maintenance Supervisor - $2,461.54 / Per Pay Period

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & We Welcome Diversity to our Teams.