Maintenance Supervisor-Service Station Foreman

Join a Mission That Moves Richmond

GRTC is uniquely integrated with the community and presents a range of opportunities from launching innovative new service designs and building large capital projects to expanding throughout the region and continuing to grow ridership. Joining GRTC also means moving to a vibrant capital city with a nationally renowned arts and culture scene, delicious food, and enormous potential. Located just ten minutes from downtown, GRTC's headquarters power 30,000 transit trips a day, with more routes & regional connections in development as well as a second bus rapid transit line that will complement the Pulse, our ITDP Bronze Medal-winning flagship system that serves as the spine of our network.

The scheduled work hours for this position are:

Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Summary

Supervises the daily operations of GRTC's bus servicing lanes, ensuring all vehicles are cleaned, fueled, and prepared for service on time. Leads service attendants and utility staff, coordinates bus flow during pull-in/pull-out, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards. Monitors fueling systems (diesel/CNG/electric), maintains service records, and communicates with maintenance and operations teams to keep the fleet reliable, presentable, and service-ready for Richmond riders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise staff who handle bus fueling, washing, interior cleaning, and basic servicing
• Coordinate daily workflow so buses are processed efficiently between shifts
• Monitor fuel operations, including diesel/CNG/electric charging systems, and track usage
• Oversee cleaning standards, making sure buses meet sanitation and appearance requirements
• Inspect buses for basic issues (fluid levels, visible damage, safety concerns) and report them to maintenance teams
• Ensure safety compliance with workplace, environmental, and fuel-handling regulations
• Manage schedules and assignments for service lane employees
• Handle minor troubleshooting of equipment like fuel pumps, wash systems, or vacuum stations
• Maintain records of fueling, cleaning, and servicing activities
• Coordinate with mechanics and operations to prioritize buses needed for service

Other duties as assigned: In accordance with our mission statement, additional duties and/or tasks may be assigned to continue seamless service for the agency. Supervisory responsibilities: Directs staff of mechanics and maintenance staff.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school education and/or equivalent required. 3 to 5 years of experience as a bus repair and overhaul mechanic specializing in diesel equipment. Experience supervising mechanics and/or service employees, preferably in a mass transit setting. Valid Virginia CDL B with Passenger endorsement is required with +3 points.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to work with computerized maintenance software systems required.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GRTC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHO VALUES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE