Manager of Regional Maintenance - East

Job Description

Job Description

MANAGER OF REGIONAL MAINTENANCE - EAST

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

Salary Range: $72,000 to $78,000

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Make an Impact at RTS

At RTS, we connect our community to the people, places, and opportunities that matter most. We're looking for a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader to help improve how our organization operates. If you enjoy leading projects, streamlining processes, and driving meaningful change, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career.

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Why Join RTS? Staying Healthy

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Feeling Secure

Pension Plan
NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
Life, Disability & Supplemental Insurance

Work-Life Balance

17 days of PTO upon hire
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
24/7 Fitness Center
Wellness Program
Culture & Inclusion Council
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Employee Discounts & More

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About the Role

The Manager of RTS - Regional Maintenance East is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of employees involved in repairing, maintaining, servicing, and ordering parts for RGRTA's fleet of Ontario buses, as well as monitoring and auditing regional bus maintenance contractors at RTS-Wayne, RTS-Seneca, and RTS-Livingston to ensure compliance with RGRTA specifications, policy, and Federal and State regulations.

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What You'll Do

Supervise and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the repair, installation, and service of major and minor mechanical problems related to buses and facilities.
Oversee departmental operations and the interpretation and administration of company policies and/or union agreements within the scope of departmental operations.
Monitor and manage employee performance and take disciplinary action when necessary, up to and including taking employees out of service.
Issue first-level grievance responses.
Analyze defective equipment to determine the cause of problems, assign employees to make repairs and/or recommend major overhauls, and test drive and inspect vehicles to ensure repairs are complete.
Supervise the maintenance, inspection, repair, and rebuilding of gas and diesel engines, air and hydraulic systems, transmissions, brake systems, air-conditioning units, electrical systems, ignition systems, and suspension systems, including front wheel alignment.
Supervise the adjustment, repair, or replacement of major and minor parts, including brakes, air hoses, windshield wipers, doors, headlights, windows, air compressors, alternators, starters, regulators, batteries, suspension systems, steering, accelerator, and shift cables.
Supervise Parts Purchasing to ensure the correct parts are purchased and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
Manage and coordinate Ontario facilities maintenance and repairs with the Ontario County Parts & Service Manager.
Supervise Ontario vehicle service personnel to ensure the cleanliness of vehicles and completion of other assigned activities.
Ensure proper recordkeeping for Maintenance activities within AssetWorks and other supporting systems.
Ensure quality, quantity, and safety standards are being met and make corrections when necessary.
Select and arrange training and evaluate personnel.
Work with the Director of Maintenance, Fleet Engineer, and others to initiate and support process improvement activities related to vehicle and facility maintenance.
Help implement and deploy job standards, workflow improvements, AssetWorks utilization, and other related activities.
Work with the Fleet Engineer and Procurement and Grants Administration Department to support the bus procurement process, including developing bus procurement specifications, assisting with new Regional bus inspections, accepting new buses, and visiting Regional bus vendors.
Work with the Inventory and Warranty Manager to manage quality and vendor issues and process warranty claims.
Improve controls and reporting requirements for tire, fuel, oil, and other consumable contracts.
Assist the Director of Maintenance with preparation of the annual budget.
Assist Regional Managers as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable and Procurement and Grants Administration staff for miscellaneous purchasing and payments as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including experience managing people and workflow.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License (Class A, B, or C) with passenger endorsement and no seating restrictions preferred. If not fully licensed, we will train you! (Must have a Class "B" permit with passenger endorsement prior to start date.)
Clean driving record and at least 5 years of regular Class D driving experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in mechanical or automotive engineering, technical/physical sciences, or a related field.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic computer skills and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of past, current, and future techniques, methods, procedures, principles, practices, codes, rules, and regulations related to vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of specification writing.
Knowledge of cost and billing procedures used for vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of all phases of transit vehicle operation.
Knowledge of the capabilities, care, and limitations of vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of all safety requirements regarding transit vehicles and equipment.
Ability to present programs and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to drive process improvement activities and associated change management.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit while using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, see, and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may occasionally be required to travel commercially.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. RGRTA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization.

For safety-sensitive positions, RGRTA maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and receive a verified negative test result before performing safety-sensitive functions. Employees in these positions are also subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment as required by applicable regulations.

As required by law, RTS tests for a variety of substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and marijuana metabolites. Please be aware that marijuana can remain detectable in the body for an extended period of time—sometimes more than 30 days—and may result in a positive drug test long after use.