Supervise, assign, and review the work of maintenance employees to maintain a good running bus fleet, along with facilitating overall upkeep of the TARTA buildings and grounds.  Ensuring maintenance employees are utilized in accordance with Contractual Bargaining Agreement provisions, while promoting the safety of all employees through positive enforcement of safety rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coach and counsel maintenance employees to help them achieve the next higher classification.
• Achieve maximum productivity through the use of motivating behaviors and judgements with all maintenance employees including peers.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule mechanical and non-mechanical work to ensure it meets TARTA’s standard of excellence.   
• Take corrective action when necessary.
• Identify staff development and training needs; provide and coordinate training as appropriate.
• Work with employees to correct deficiencies and implement disciplinary procedures when appropriate. 
• Receive work orders and/or emergency calls. 
• Evaluate issues and prioritize workflow.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing necessary, routine maintenance.
• Maintain vehicle records, prepare memorandums, reports and correspondence.
• Continuously monitoring/evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of internal procedures, identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with the Director of Maintenance for implementation.
• Participate in the development of department goals, objectives, priorities and procedures and implement the same.
• Maintain compliance with TARTA policies, all federal, state and local laws and regulations, which include, but are not limited to: OSHA, DOT, and the FTA.  

Performs other related duties as required; all job descriptions are subject to change.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to use sound judgment and to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships.
• Team player with the ability to motivate others.
• Effective communications and organizational skills verbal and written.
• Knowledge of diesel, powertrain, electrical systems and preventative maintenance programs 
• Must be precise and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws relating to transportation activities.
• Complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding confidential information.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Computer applications software and basic office equipment.  

HOURS:

• This is a night shift role.
• Position will require work hours on weekends and on call.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED:

• Education: College degree preferred; however, can be substituted with 5 years positive supervisory experience in heavy duty automobile maintenance preferred
• Credentials:  
  • Certification: Reasonable Suspicion Testing certification. (Obtainable within 30-days)
  • Licensure: Valid Driver’s License; CDL preferred

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Extensive use of computer and keyboard and viewing of computer screen is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required of this job include vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of a busy office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. TARTA does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.