Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title

Transit Bus Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

A Transit Bus Maintenance Supervisor oversees the repair, servicing, cleaning, fueling and maintenance of Palm Tran bus fleet to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include supervising technicians, scheduling work, conducting quality control inspections, managing inventory, coaching staff, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the fleet meets operational needs and safety standards like those set by the FTA, DOT and OEM. The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Incumbents are expected to exercise considerable latitude and independent judgment in the day-to-day conduct of work, often over multiple shifts or work sites. Work is performed under general supervision of the maintenance superintendent who reviews work for conformance with established policies and procedures and desired results.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent certification (GED). Five (5) year's experience as a mechanic in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment and one (1) year supervisory experience supervising five (5) or more employees preferably in the heavy-duty fleet maintenance and repair field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferences

Experience in Mass Transit maintenance; Knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word; Knowledge of Maintenance-related software. Must possess and maintain a valid CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement or CDL Learner's permit (must include a copy of driver's license or permit and related certifications with application).

Benefits

Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including: Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.

Employer: Palm Tran

Location: Palm Beach County, FL

Salary: $73,084.96 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00208

Department: OPERATIONS

Division: MAINT-NC-Maintenance Supervisor (SEIU)

Opening Date: 04/01/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Max Number of Applicants: 20