Supervisor, Bus Maintenance

Supervisor, Bus Maintenance (SUPV MAINT BUS) (9718)

Are you ready to take on a career where your work directly impacts the lives of thousands of Marylanders every day? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving real-time challenges, and feel motivated by meaningful public service? If so, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) wants you on our team. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a Supervisor, Bus Maintenance. Supervisor, Bus Maintenance is an Essential Personnel position that is at the supervisory, technical and administrative level of work in nature. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Planning, coordinating, and personnel forecasting for the servicing of MTA buses and other vehicles. The work of this classification also involves employee tracking, distribution of random drug and alcohol testing, labor relations, initiating new procedures and ideas, issuing of disciplinary actions, and executing provisions of MTA Rules, Regulations and Policies as well as provisions of the labor contract/s. Bus Maintenance Supervisors directly supervise A, B and C Repairpersons, and Cleaners. Bus Maintenance Supervisors receive general supervision from a Bus Maintenance Superintendent, and/ or other designated officials. Bus Maintenance Supervisors are expected to carry assignments through completion independently. Existing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures govern the work, but Bus Maintenance Supervisors are to use considerable judgment in interpreting and applying them to unusual or non-standard situations. The Supervisor, Bus Maintenance impacts the MTA's organizational success by: Planning, coordinating, and supervising daily bus maintenance activities to meet operational line requirements. Directly supervising A, B, and C Repairpersons, Cleaners, and Maintenance Control Clerks. Conducting daily shift meetings and providing instruction regarding shop rules, safety procedures, and operational expectations. Reviewing and updating daily activity reports and preventive maintenance schedules using maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo). Coordinating with the Operations Control Center regarding service interruptions and road calls. Reviewing road call reports and ensuring timely resolution. Monitoring workforce attendance and productivity, address manpower allocation to balance line requirements and preventive maintenance completion. Issuing disciplinary actions in accordance with MTA policies and applicable labor contracts. Location: Baltimore City

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of experience in the repair, maintenance and inspection of heavy-duty automotive vehicles and equipment. Two (2) years of experience supervisory and/or lead experience overseeing staff, assigning and reviewing work, providing direction and guidance, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Selective Qualification recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitution is allowed for a selective qualification. Notes:

1. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for up to four years of the education requirement on a year for year basis.
2. Additional technical or vocational training may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirement on a year for year basis.

Special Requirements:

1. Employees are subject to twenty-four (24) hour call-in during special or weather events, emergency situations, or as deemed necessary.
2. Work is usually performed in a vehicle garage setting which may be hazardous.
3. Bus Maintenance Supervisors may be subject to travel and work outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area, in all types of weather conditions.
4. Although Supervisors are required to wear daily protective clothing and equipment (i.e. Uniforms; safety shoes; safety glasses; safety vest; etc) some assignments may require employees to wear additional protective clothing and or safety equipment.
5. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49- Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establish departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), . Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Issue Date: TBD