Maintenance Supervisor ( Hartford)

Job Description

This is a management position which involves responsibility for supervising and inspecting the work of skilled and unskilled maintenance personnel who are engaged in a wide variety of bus maintenance, servicing, and repair activities.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises the maintenance, servicing and repair of heavy duty diesel, hybrid, and electric poweredpassenger buses and other equipment in a CTtransitmaintenance repair facility; supervises the maintenance, repair, rebuilding and painting of all public transit vehiclesand accessories including fare boxes, interiors, seats, glass installation and air conditioning; confers with subordinate mechanics and unskilledemployees regarding work load and technical maintenance matters; trains and assists subordinates in repair and installationprocedures, when required.
• Assistswith planning and assigning work according to priority and facilities available; receiving work requests; supervising performance oftechnicians; road testing equipment and approving completed work; recommends disciplinary action to department superiors; examines equipment in the field and shop; approves replacements and major repairs; recommends the purchase of parts and service equipment; andis responsible forrecording all labor descriptions of the completed work.
• Supervises the servicing and cleaning of buses including vault pulling, fueling, checking of fluid levels, interior cleaning, exterior washing, and bus movements and storage locations. Supervises the bus pullouts.
• Assists in the design, construction and modification of special equipment and maintenance devices; administers and overseesCTtransit'ssafety programs; inspects work in progress and reviews service records, work orders, and parts requisitions; assists mechanics engaged in maintenance operations; receives verbal and written reports from bus operators concerning vehicle defects and general performance; assigns road call personnel and oversees reporting systems; and all other duties as required and assigned.
• Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel.
• Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Providestraining for Agency personnel as required. Activelyparticipatesin staff meetings, trainings, etc.
• Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum possession of a High School Diploma/GED.
• Five (5)years experiencein the maintenance and repair ofheavy-dutydiesel,hybrid,and electricpowered public transit equipment. Additionalschooling or professional experience may be substituted for aportionof the experience or educational requirement.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of public passenger vehicle overhaul,maintenance,and repair shop management; methods, material, and tools of vehicle mechanics;operatingand repair characteristics of modern diesel passenger buses and related vehicles; occupational hazards and safety precautions related in the work; basic shop record keeping systems;CTtransit'soperating rules and procedures and an understanding of the labor agreement for union employees.
• Ability to coordinate the work of generaltechnicians, body work, spray painters,helpers,and shop laborers; ability to diagnose defective equipment and parts malfunctions in diesel powered, hybrid and electric poweredvehicles; ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out oral and written policies,requlationsand instructions; ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally and in writing and to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and suppliers.
• ValidCommercial Driver's License isrequiredand the ability to be insured by our insurance company throughout employment. Individualmay be required to travel in the course of their daily work.
• Proficient in software programs (word processing,spreadsheet,and database), Internet applications andutilizationof all relevant office equipment. The ability tolearn quicklyinternal software programs. Must be able to handle confidential information.
• The ability to prioritize projects and have excellent communicationskills(especially verbal), interpersonal skills,tactand diplomacy. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.