Maintenance Supervisor

Join the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) as a Full-Time Maintenance Supervisor in State College, PA, and elevate your career in the thriving transportation industry. Experience the excitement of leading a dedicated team of mechanics and service personnel responsible for keeping our fleet running smoothly, ensuring safety and reliability for our community. Your expertise will directly impact daily operations, making every day an opportunity to innovate and improve. Embrace the challenge of maintaining a diverse range of vehicles while growing and honing your skills in a dynamic environment.

With a starting salary ranging from $56,772.25 to $64,301.00, this onsite position offers the perfect platform to showcase your leadership abilities and technical know-how. You will have benefits such as paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.), health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(a), 457, Roth IRA, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free gym membership, and free transit pass. CATA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What would you do as a Maintenance Supervisor?

As a Maintenance Supervisor at the CATA, you will start each day by reviewing maintenance schedules and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely vehicle inspections and repairs. You'll oversee daily operations in the maintenance facility, coordinating shifts and assigning duties to technicians while providing guidance and support as they perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Regularly monitoring vehicle conditions, you'll conduct quality checks and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Collaborative communication with team members will be essential as you facilitate daily briefings to discuss updates, challenges, and innovative solutions. You'll also stay in close contact with other departments to coordinate service disruptions, fostering a team-oriented approach to addressing transportation needs within the community.

Expect to embrace a hands-on role, troubleshooting issues as they arise and driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Are you a good fit for Maintenance Supervisor?

To succeed as a Maintenance Supervisor, you'll need a blend of technical skills and leadership qualities. Strong mechanical aptitude is essential. Excellent problem-solving abilities will help you navigate unexpected challenges while ensuring minimal service disruption.

As a leader, effective communication skills are crucial for conveying expectations and collaborating with your team. Time management is vital, you must be able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Additionally, possessing a keen eye for detail will ensure that maintenance work meets safety and quality standards.

Strong organizational skills will aid in maintaining records and overseeing inventory management. Finally, adaptability is key, as you'll need to embrace new technologies and practices in the ever-evolving transportation landscape. Your proactive approach will foster a culture of excellence within your team.

**Applicants must be at least 21 years old.**

Position requires possession of, or the ability to obtain, Class A CDL with passenger endorsement, PA State Inspection License (S7) and 609 AC certification. CATA provides CDL training and assistance for inspection license and AC certification.

About CATA

CATA is a joint municipal authority established in 1974, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. CATA serves portions of Centre County, Pennsylvania, including Penn State's 60,000 students and employees at the University Park Campus. CATA provides a critical transportation network that facilitates more than 5 million annual rides through fixed-route, microtransit, paratransit, and commuter services programs. Renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, CATA was the first public transportation agency operating an entirely compressed natural gas (CNG) fixed-route fleet on the East Coast. The authority also boasts the highest farebox recovery ratio in Pennsylvania, recovering nearly 40% of its fixed-route operating expenses in 2023.

Get started with CATA

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CATA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

Applicants will be subject to MVR check. Selected candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, criminal background check, and functional requirement evaluation.