Brief Description of Work:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President/Chief Maintenance Officer, the Manager – Fixed Route Vehicle Maintenance performs provides oversight of all vehicle maintenance operations of the JTA-owned revenue and non-revenue rolling stock vehicles. This position helps ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with regulatory standards, manufacturer specifications, and JTA policies and procedures
Essential Function(s):
- Directs the overall activities and functions of assigned Maintenance areas.
- Manages and establishes maintenance priorities for assigned areas and ensures that quality maintenance is consistently provided in a cost-effective manner.
- Responsible for the planning, scheduling and monitoring of daily work assignments either directly or through assigned maintenance staff. Plans and schedules special maintenance project and campaigns.
- Approves and implements all scheduled maintenance programs of assigned areas to assure that vehicles and/or equipment receive the service required by the manufacturer to provide safety and reliability, including preventative maintenance and reliability-based maintenance (productive). Develops and implements guidelines for all maintenance activities.
- Responsible directly or through supervisory staff for the performance of mechanics/technicians, service station employees, support staff, and contractors who are engaged in the maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Reviews overall work in progress and performs quality control functions as required.
- Assists assigned staff by answering questions and providing information relating to methods and procedures to be used. Assists mechanics/technicians in diagnosis and training as needed.
- Responsible for the documentation of all maintenance activities required by local, state, and federal agencies using a computerized database. Prepares professional reports of work performed, material usage, warranty claims, fuel usage, etc. Prepares professional memos, correspondence, specifications, reports and statistical summaries.
- Supervises and maintains records of repairs and periodic reports according to established procedures.
- Maintains service agreement records• Conducts meetings with staff to communicate maintenance priorities and to foster a cohesive team environment. Counsels employees and takes needed disciplinary action in accordance with company policies.
- Manages and resolves Labor Union situations and problems in accordance with union contract.
- Processes and checks all accident reports for assigned areas in accordance with established policies and laws.
- Communicates with co-workers, management and others in a courteous and professional manner.
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
- Conforms with all safety rules and wears/uses all appropriate safety equipment.
- Performs related work as assigned. and files.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by courses in business and advanced training in vehicle maintenance. A college degree in Business Management or other appropriate related field is preferred. 5 years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, including experience as an assistant manager, or a similarly responsible position. Experience working in a union environment. Possession of a valid Florida license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
NOTE: Due to the nature of this work, employees in this position must comply with all requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the testing of safety sensitive employees for drug and alcohol use.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of employee and labor relations.
- Ability to plan and coordinate large scale operations and programs relating to fleet maintenance.
- Ability to operate a personal computer in the maintenance of records and in report preparation.
- Ability to supervise staff of supervisory personnel, maintenance, service station and support personnel.
- Ability to read and interpret technical publications and drawings.
- Ability to diagnose needed repairs and solve problems relating to a variety of transit equipment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Acknowledgements:
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all JTA/JTM policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.
Positions marked as “Safety Sensitive” will be subject to random testing for drug and alcohol used and if any testing is positive, the application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated. Positions marked as “COOP Essential” may be required to work whenever the Continuity of Operations Plan is activated.