MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Maintenance
Union: AFSCME

General Summary

Under general supervision, supervises all maintenance and service employees in a division on an assigned shift in the maintenance, repair and cleaning of coaches, buildings and other related equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of maintenance employees engaged in the servicing, maintenance and repair of diesel and/or gasoline powered transportation vehicles.
• Subject to general direction, coordinates and schedules work on a daily basis on an assigned shift.
• Gives instructions relative to work orders and repair work.
• Communicates and coordinates with other supervisory personnel on work processes to ensure continuity.
• Inspects repair work during progress and upon completion.
• Decides upon the necessity for replacement of parts.
• Makes recommendations and enforces Authority safety policies.
• Checks records prepared by subordinates.
• Makes and/or monitors requests for supplies of materials and parts.
• Monitors records of time, materials and parts utilized and makes reports thereon. Inputs and withdraws information from the automated fleet maintenance system.
• Represents the Authority at first step of the grievance procedure.
• Maintains friendly and cooperative relations between employees and management.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education equivalent to graduation from a four-year trade or vocational high school.
• Six years experience in repairing and maintaining diesel coaches and gasoline powered automotive equipment. Supervisory experience preferred.
• A valid Michigan Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements within thirty (30) days of appointment.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods of planning and laying out of maintenance work.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintenance records.
• Ability to use a computer terminal.

This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).