Supervisor, Transit Fleet - Transit Supervisor

Sarasota County Government

Salary: $23.82 - $31.04 Hourly

Location: Pinkney Avenue, 34233, Bee Ridge, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Area Transit

Closing Date: Continuous

About Our Job

This position manages, organizes, supervises, and assigns work to Teamster and ATU Bargaining employees and participates in the maintenance and repair of all transit vehicles and support vehicles assigned to Sarasota County Transportation Authority.

Job Description

Supervises the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty fixed route buses and support vehicles. Works with hybrid and diesel-powered heavy-duty buses. Plans daily work programs for technicians. Assists technicians with more difficult repair problems. Provides technical or physical assistance to shop technicians. Assesses fleet condition and prioritizes work based on operational necessity. Monitor bus attendant duties/processes.

Promotes quality control on shop production through final inspections and road test. Determines if repair should be made in the field, in the shop or if towing is necessary. Assists with development and coordination of fleet campaigns and shop practices. Makes decision on what parts to be repaired or replaced. Works with NAPA and outside county approved vendors to coordinate repairs, parts, and services. On occasion will be required to perform maintenance and repair of all transit vehicles and staff vehicles.

Ensures that all repairs and parts are recorded properly on work orders and closes them in timely manner.

Generates/updates daily shop reports based on work performed and what is to be scheduled in for service.

Makes periodic checks on the shop floor of work in progress to ensure quality and that schedules are adhered to. Inspects facilities for safety issues. Repairs equipment and facilities such as vault receiver and bus wash. Perform applicant screening and interviews for maintenance staffing as assigned by manager/superintendent.

Manages proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and risk mitigation activities in areas of responsibility; oversees financial, compliance, operational and performance audits; reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate controls are established and implemented.

Oversee cleanliness of shop, facility and fleet. Coordinate maintenance and upkeep as needed with assigned employees and county support systems. Keep management team updated of work in progress to ensure continuity across other shifts. Gain approval in advance for out of ordinary expenditures.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related to the position duties including mechanical experience in automotive or heavy bus/truck repair.

A minimum of one-year supervisory experience is required (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted).

Valid state Driver's License.

Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements required within the first six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualification: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. ASE certification in Transit Brakes (H4) and Transit Steering and Suspension (H5) preferred, but not required at time of hire. EPA 608 and 609 certifications preferred, but not required at time of hire.

Job Competencies: Knowledge of methods, materials, and tools of the welding and heavy-duty bus mechanic trade. Knowledge of operating and repair characteristics of heavy-duty buses and related equipment. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, prioritize and assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to accurately maintain records and reports. Ability to inspect equipment for adherence to safety standards. Ability to understand and apply applicable Rules, and Regulations, Policies and Procedures. Must possess the ability to communicate in verbal and written form, have business writing skills, ability to use Microsoft software products with proficiency and ability to learn new software programs quickly and use proficiently.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Pay: $23.82 - $31.04

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

Enjoy Great Benefits

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.