Superintendent Maintenance (Rep) (Buses)

Description

Superintendent Maintenance (Rep) (Buses)

First Date of Posting: July 30, 2026

Last Date of Posting: August 20, 2026

Authority: New York City Transit (NYCT), Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA), MTA Bus Company (MTABC)

Department: Regional Bus Company

Division/Unit: Maintenance

Reports To: General Superintendent Maintenance

Work Location: Various (Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.)

Hours of Work: As Required

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings, weekends and holidays).

MTA reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

Compensation:

Salary: $141,664 (UTLO compression rate)

• Salary is non-negotiable and based on the United Transit Leadership Organization (UTLO) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Job Family: General Operations
• Grade: 007

Job Summary:

The Superintendent, Maintenance is responsible for managing the bus maintenance program for an operating depot or central maintenance facility during the assigned tour of duty. This role ensures a safe work environment and efficient maintenance operations that support the delivery of safe, clean, and reliable transportation for the riding public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all maintenance functions during the assigned tour of duty within a maintenance facility, ensuring the delivery of safe, clean, and efficient bus service. Oversee hourly staff in daily facility and equipment maintenance activities. Support the development of technical specifications and evaluations for new bus procurements. Research and analyze bus equipment, procedures, and maintenance practices. Partner with maintenance personnel across the department to assess operational efficiency. Provide maintenance and technical training, end‑user support, and system training (including Spear) to hourly, supervisory, and managerial staff in depots and shops.
• Manage a full range of labor relations activities; develop work assignments for maintenance line supervisors; implement discipline; develop rule compliance criteria; assist in preparation for labor negotiations and hourly and supervisory work picks. Develop procedures and work practices, and assist in implementing new procedures throughout the department.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase productivity. Recommend overtime for hourly and supervisory personnel, as needed, to meet performance goals. Make recommendations with the goal of improving safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, and productivity of Bus maintenance operations. Develop fleet and scrap plans, coordinate warranty activities, conduct equipment and component testing, and lead vehicle/equipment studies, including preparation of related reports.
• Support ongoing development of personnel to maintain a high‑quality fleet and promote upward mobility. Assess training needs for supervisory and hourly employees. Research industry technical advancements and evaluate potential implementation within NYC Transit/MTA Bus. Assist with incorporating new technologies and methods into maintenance operations.

Education and Experience:

• Five (5) years of related experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of managerial/ supervisory experience.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of vehicular maintenance operations, including personnel development, work prioritization, overtime distribution, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty revenue vehicles, new bus technologies, and the maintenance procedures/standards required to maintain them, including an understanding of specifications
• Knowledge of diesel and compressed natural gas engines, fuel systems and emissions controls, mandated emission requirements and engine configuration procedures.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and components
• Knowledge of design, manufacturing processes, product testing and maintenance procedures
• Ability to design testing systems and procedures based on engineering specifications
• BA in engineering or related field preferred

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, experience, and interview.

Other Information:

• To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.
• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Link to Benefits Page

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

How to Apply

For Internal Applicants: Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For External Applicants: Visit www.mta.info, click the “Careers” link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on “See All Open MTA Positions”. Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.