Maintenance Supervisor

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND THE INCUMBENT SHALL SERVE IN AN "AT-WILL" CAPACITY.

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill one vacancy in the Maintenance Department.  This position supervises maintenance and facilities employees, monitors productivity and ensures compliance with Agency rules and procedures.

The following duties are standard for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Assigns work, coordinating employee activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Assists in the diagnosis of mechanical failures, rebuilding, repairs or replacement of various vehicle components and systems.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates and recommendations regarding feasibility of major repairs.
• Monitors the maintenance of facilities.
• Ensures maintenance is performed on all RTA vehicles and organizes vehicle maintenance files accordingly.
• Schedules and coordinates vehicle maintenance with dispatchers to maximize service and vehicle availability.
• Coordinates and monitors the preventative maintenance program.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of all A, B, and C mechanics, and servicers.
• Performs as a mechanic in extreme emergencies.
• Trains employees in occupational health, safety, vehicle maintenance and equipment operation. 
• Adheres to shop safety standards and all documentation requirements.  Enforces safety rules and procedures.  Ensures federal, state and local hazardous material laws are followed.
• Prepares a variety of daily reports and maintains databases monitoring fleet maintenance, performance and activity.
• Coordinates the performance of maintenance contracts.
• Holds daily tailgate and monthly safety meetings.
• Prepares and gives employee reviews and administers discipline as needed.
• Ensures Federal, State and local hazardous material laws are followed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises mechanics, servicers, and community service workers.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, labor contract, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school education or equivalent and/or journeyman status as an all-around mechanic with three years of recent, increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of heavy duty equipment or buses, including at least one year of supervisory experience maintaining diesel powered or alternatively fueled buses or an equivalent combination of education and experience. AA/AS degree is desired.

A good driving record is required. A current DMV H6 printout (30 days or less) must be provided with application and must show no suspensions within the past five (5) years, no more than three (3) points within the past three (3) years and no two (2) point violations within the past three (3) years. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT H6 WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING INCOMPLETE.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Requires proper license(s) with endorsements and certifications to operate a passenger motor coach. Must possess a safe driving record. Ability to obtain a valid California Class A/B with Passenger Endorsement Commercial License with Air Brakes and be able to successfully complete and pass company's Driver Certification program by the completion of the introductory period.  Class B Permit is required at the time of hire.

Prior to appointment to the position: Candidates must provide proof of a Class B Permit with the Passenger and Air Brake endorsements; or a current Class A or B License with the proper endorsements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, decimals, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledge of basic office equipment and personal computers. Must be familiar with industry fleet management systems, software, and other programs such as Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Requires appropriate license(s) with endorsements and certificates to operate a passenger motor coach.  Automotive Refrigeration certificates are also required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance operation.  Knowledge of parts room procedures.  Knowledge of construction and operation of buses and motor vehicle equipment.  Ability to diagnose mechanical failures, and supervise maintenance department personnel.  Ability to enforce the preventive maintenance program, shop procedures and safety standards.  Ability to perform mechanical repairs as needed.  Ability to evaluate maintenance personnel problems and accurately correct them.  Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments and agencies.  Ability to evaluate subordinate personnel. 

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; smell and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Note to Internal Candidates:
The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process: 

• Will be required to pass job related skills test(s).Testing may include, but is not limited to:
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)
• Past year performance record will be reviewed:
  • Must have zero disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
    • Verbal warnings
    • Written warnings
    • Final Warnings
    • Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
    • Must have zero preventable accidents.
    • Must have no more than 5 Counted Absences within the previous 12 month period.
    • Must have no more than 2 Incidents/miss-outs within the previous 12 month period.

Applications will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: a written exam, a driving history review of current DMV H6 (pass/fail), and an oral interview (100% weight). The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.

The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

Department:   Maintenance
Reports To:    Deputy Director of Maintenance
FLSA Status:  Exempt