Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of represented maintenance employees and the maintenance of the corporation's equipment and rolling stock.

* The salary for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Determine, gather, and provide the materials, parts, tools, and labor necessary for bus vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Supervise all vehicle and equipment repairs; manage an efficient workflow and verify units have been properly fixed.
• Ensure that preventative and predictive maintenance, repair work, and fueling and cleaning of rolling stock and equipment are accomplished in a timely and thorough manner.
• Enforce departmental policies, including policies related to work schedules and assigning personnel to carry out required work effectively.
• Complete relevant paperwork and reports; this includes ensuring that all maintenance actions (bus defects and repairs, etc.) are properly documented.
• Create and close work orders as appropriate.
• Provide support to mechanics, including answering questions and addressing complaints.
• Manage labor relations, ensuring labor is assigned in accordance with the current contract.
• This position is accountable for safety in the workplace.

Other Functions

Recommend new methods aimed at improving maintenance procedures and controlling the use of materials, parts, and supplies; work with other departments, including but not limited to storeroom fixed route and flexible and contracted services, to improve processes and services and to reduce costs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise one or more employees. Apply supervisory responsibilities according to organizational policies and applicable laws. Assist with interviews, hiring decisions, and training employees; plans, schedules, assigns, and directs work; sets goals for the staff; evaluates and manages employee performance; addresses complaints and resolves employee issues.

Education and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal trade school or an associate degree in an automotive or engineering program or a related field is preferred.
• Three to five years of vehicle maintenance experience and customer service experience is required, preferably in a union environment.
• A valid Indiana Operators Driver's License is required; a valid Indiana Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Advanced knowledge of vehicle maintenance and how to install, maintain, and repair relevant equipment; this includes knowledge related to preventative maintenance, related safety guidelines and parameters, mechanics, electrical systems, HVAC systems, and the vehicle structure and body.
• Operational knowledge of mandated safety principles related to personal protective equipment, chemical hazards, lockout/tag out, and general shop safety and cleanliness practices.
• Knowledge of labor relations and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in using a computer and related technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, the Internet, and complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Good presentation skills and the ability to communicate to groups.
• Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.
• Above average decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to prioritize, classify, and manage tasks and time effectively.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently with work checked on a regular basis.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time, to position self to work in a confined space, and to move throughout the workday, occasionally between departments and facilities.
• Requires exposure to heavy machinery and equipment, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, fumes/odors, some hazardous materials, and dirt/dust.
• Evening and weekend work and holiday hours are required occasionally; "on-call" availability is required.

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer