What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Riverside Transit Agency?
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND THE INCUMBENT SHALL SERVE IN AN "AT-WILL" CAPACITY.
This position may be assigned to either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.
The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill one vacancy in the Maintenance Department. This position supervises maintenance and facilities employees, monitors productivity and ensures compliance with Agency rules and procedures.
Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the posting may close at any time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigns work, coordinating employee activities to ensure maximum efficiency.- Assists in the diagnosis of mechanical failures, rebuilding, repairs or replacement of various vehicle components and systems.
- Prepares detailed cost estimates and recommendations regarding feasibility of major repairs.
- Monitors the maintenance of facilities.
- Ensures maintenance is performed on all RTA vehicles and organizes vehicle maintenance files accordingly.
- Schedules and coordinates vehicle maintenance with dispatchers to maximize service and vehicle availability.
- Coordinates and monitors the preventative maintenance program.
- Supervises and evaluates the work of all subordinate maintenance employees.
- Performs as a mechanic in extreme emergencies.
- Trains employees in occupational health, safety, vehicle maintenance and equipment operation.
- Selects and assigns staff, assuring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices; identifies staff development needs and assures that training is obtained; assures that proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.
- Adheres to shop safety standards and all documentation requirements. Enforces safety rules and procedures. Ensures federal, state and local hazardous material laws are followed.
- Prepares a variety of daily reports and maintains databases monitoring fleet maintenance, performance and activity.
- Coordinates the performance of maintenance contracts.
- Holds daily tailgate and monthly safety meetings.
- Prepares and gives employee reviews and administers discipline as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS
REASONING ABILITY
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Upon appointment to the position:
Ability to obtain a valid California Class A/B Commercial License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements within 90 days of employment. Ability to complete and pass the company's Driver Certification program by the completion of the introductory period. Class B Permit is required at the time of hire.
A current DMV Drivers History Report (30 days or less) must be provided with the application and must show no suspensions within the past five (5) years, no more than three (3) points within the past three (3) years and no two (2) point violations within the past three (3) years. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT DMV Driver's History Report WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING INCOMPLETE.
For information regarding non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) holders. Please select FMSCA presser, using the link below:
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OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance operation. Knowledge of parts room procedures. Knowledge of construction and operation of buses and motor vehicle equipment. Ability to diagnose mechanical failures, and supervise maintenance department personnel. Ability to enforce the preventive maintenance program, shop procedures and safety standards. Ability to perform mechanical repairs as needed. Ability to evaluate maintenance personnel problems and accurately correct them. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments and agencies. Ability to evaluate subordinate personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; smell and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
Note to Internal Candidates:
The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:- Candidates will be required to pass job related skill(s) test(s).Testing may include, but is not limited to:
- Written test(s)
- Oral test(s)
- Practical test(s)
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Past year performance record will be reviewed:
- Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
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Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
- Further Written Warnings
- Final Warnings
- Suspension
- Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
- Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
- Preventable Accidents - only 1 written warning within the last year.
- Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applications will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: a written exam, a driving history review of current DMV Driver's History (pass/fail), and an oral interview (100% weight). The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.
The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
The Riverside Transit Agency offers an attractive benefits package as detailed below:
Full Time Employees:
- The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
- Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage. Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
- Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
- Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
- Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
- Basic Life (2x Salary) and Long-term Disability Insurance provided at no cost.
- Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
- Deferred Compensation Programs available.
- Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
- Direct Deposit Available
- Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 5 floating holidays, 9 regular holidays, and 12 sick leave days.
- Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) - Same as Full Time Employees.
- Deferred Compensation programs available.
- Free Transportation Pass available for employee and eligible dependents.
- Direct Deposit available.
- Paid time off earned in 1st year: 1 week vacation, and 9 regular holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.