LRV Maintenance Supervisor

Shift differential offered for 2nd and 3rd shifts Purpose of Role: Ensure Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) fleet readiness by supervising light rail vehicle maintenance staff, coordinating repairs, auditing work, overseeing contractor work, and emergency response activities. The anticipated starting pay rate is between ($38.45) and midpoint ($48.06) of the range. It’s essential to note that the actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training and internal equity considerations. This position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to the Valley Metro RPTA’s Drug and Alcohol Program. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or GED. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in light rail, heavy rail, or transit vehicle maintenance, including: Mechanical and electrical repair; Preventive and corrective maintenance; Emergency troubleshooting; and Contractor oversight. One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience in transit vehicle repair or maintenance. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination. Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test. This safety-sensitive position is subject to the Valley Metro RPTA’s Drug and Alcohol Program, including drug and alcohol testing as required by program policy. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation. Licenses and Certifications Valid Arizona Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under Valley Metro's Vehicle Insurance Policy. Position requires the incumbent to successfully qualify to operate light rail vehicles. The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed. Supervise the daily operations and activities of an assigned unit within a department, including managing schedules and work priorities, monitoring and evaluating staff performance, facilitating access to resources and training, providing guidance, addressing issues, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions, and enforcing policies. Serve as a liaison between the team and upper management, conveying information and feedback in both directions. Oversee and manage contractors. Identify needed repairs and maintenance; and prioritize corrective actions, create and resolve work orders and allocate staff, equipment and resources. Conduct audits; maintain records, including shift documentation; and review and ensure accurate reporting. Respond to emergent calls from the Operations and Communications Center to troubleshoot issues over the phone with operators. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Required Knowledge & Skills: Required Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of: Extensive understanding of supervisory practices and performance evaluation. Advanced application of daily transit maintenance operations supervision. Comprehensive knowledge of contractor management and coordination processes. Fundamental understanding of work order prioritization methodologies. Introductory awareness of audit and shift recordkeeping procedures. Essential understanding of phone-based technical troubleshooting coordination. Basic understanding of reporting accuracy and documentation compliance. Using a computer and related software. Skill in: Supervising LRV maintenance staff, providing training and performance evaluation. Overseeing contractor performance and compliance monitoring. Identifying maintenance needs and initiating work orders. Prioritizing corrective actions and resource allocation. Conducting audits and ensuring accurate maintenance reporting. Responding to emergency calls and troubleshooting remotely. Liaising between operators and maintenance teams. Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction. Work is performed in a combination of office/vehicle/outdoor settings with routine use of standard office and specialty equipment. This role requires heavy physical exertion; exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. This role typically requires sitting, handling, fine dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, bending, climbing, reaching, twisting, crouching, balancing, crawling, noisy/distracting environment, foot controls, time pressure, tedious or exacting work, changing of tasks, multi-tasking, emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, noisy/distracting environment and working with others on a team. This role also experiences daily exposure to mechanical hazards, respiratory hazards, chemical hazards, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards, and communicable diseases; monthly exposure to fire hazards; and seasonal exposure to wetness/humidity. Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley-Metro