Electric Vehicle Supervisor

Electric Vehicle Supervisor

The Electric Vehicle Supervisor is responsible for overseeing represented maintenance employees and ensuring the safe, efficient maintenance of the agency's equipment and rolling stock. This position ensures maintenance activities are properly planned, documented, and completed to support operational reliability and safety.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Determine, gather, and provide materials/parts, tools, and labor required for electric bus/vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Plan, schedule, and follow up on revenue and non-revenue electric-vehicle maintenance by completing work-order audits and ensuring service requirements are met.
• Coordinate and execute maintenance and project schedules for the department.
• Assist with scheduling projects based on forecasting, material availability, and staffing resources.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software to assign and track trouble tickets.
• Review the progress of maintenance trouble tickets for electric vehicles, including history and outstanding issues.
• Prepare weekly reports on electric vehicle programs and special projects.
• Conduct weekly assessments and recommend special projects as needed.
• Supervise all electric vehicle and equipment repairs; ensure efficient workflow and verify that units are properly repaired.
• Ensure that preventative and predictive maintenance activities are performed for electric rolling stock.
• Enforce departmental policies related to work schedules, work assignments, and operational requirements.
• Complete required documentation and reports using paper and/or electronic systems to ensure all maintenance actions are properly recorded.
• Serve as Electrical & Special Projects Manager when assigned.
• Serve as system super-user for all maintenance management software.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert for electric vehicles.
• Manage labor relations in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to all safety policies.

Other Functions:

• Recommend process improvements that enhance maintenance procedures and reduce costs related to materials, parts, and supplies.
• Collaborate with other departmentsincluding storeroom, fixed route, and contracted servicesto improve processes and service delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise one or more employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and direct work; set goals; evaluate performance; and address complaints and resolve issues.

Education and/or Experience:

• Formal trade school training or an associate degree in automotive technology, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Considerable experience (three [3] years) in vehicle maintenance and customer service, preferably in a union environment, is required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience working with light or heavy vehicles, utilizing skills related to maintaining or repairing hybrid or fully electric vehicles with high?voltage components, is preferred.
• A valid Indiana Operator's Driver's License is required; a valid Indiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred (or the ability to obtain one within agency guidelines).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of high?voltage electric vehicle maintenance, including installation, maintenance, and repair of related equipment; preventative maintenance practices; safety protocols; mechanical and electrical systems; HVAC systems; and vehicle body structure.
• Knowledge of mandated safety principles, including personal protective equipment (PPE), chemical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and general shop safety practices.
• Knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Proficiency with computers and related technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and the ability to learn specialized maintenance software.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., copier, fax machine, telephone).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to groups.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in person, by phone, and via email or written communication.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks effectively.

Physical Demands:

• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position due to the need for in-person collaboration, operational support, hands-on infrastructure management, and training and development activities. This role is designated as fully onsite and is not eligible for remote work.
• Ability to work in a deadline?oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently with periodic review of work.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and move throughout the facility as needed.
• Exposure to heavy machinery, equipment, noise, extreme temperatures, fumes/odors, hazardous materials, and dust.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and on?call work are required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally as part of normal duties.

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer