Supervisor, Transit Fleet; NE - R15208

Department

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT)

About Our Job

This position manages, organizes, supervises, and assigns work to Teamster and ATU Bargaining employees and participates in the maintenance and repair of all transit vehicles and support vehicles assigned to Sarasota County Transportation Authority.

• Supervises the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty fixed route buses and support vehicles; works with hybrid and diesel-powered heavy-duty buses.
• Plans daily work programs for technicians; assists technicians with more difficult repair problems; provides technical or physical assistance to shop technicians.
• Assesses fleet condition and prioritizes work based on operational necessity; monitors bus attendant duties/processes.
• Promotes quality control on shop production through final inspections and road tests; determines if repair should be made in the field, in the shop, or if towing is necessary.
• Assists with development and coordination of fleet campaigns and shop practices; decides what parts to be repaired or replaced.
• Coordinates repairs, parts, and services with NAPA and outside county approved vendors; may perform maintenance and repair of all transit vehicles and staff vehicles as needed.
• Ensures repairs and parts are recorded properly on work orders and closes them in a timely manner.
• Generates/updates daily shop reports based on work performed and scheduled service.
• Conducts periodic checks on the shop floor to ensure quality and adherence to schedules; inspects facilities for safety issues.
• Repairs equipment and facilities (e.g., vault receiver and bus wash).
• Performs applicant screening and interviews for maintenance staffing as assigned by manager/superintendent.
• Manages proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection and risk mitigation; oversees financial, compliance, operational and performance audits; reviews audit findings and ensures appropriate controls are established and implemented.
• Oversees cleanliness of shop, facility and fleet; coordinates maintenance and upkeep with assigned employees and county support systems.
• Keeps management updated on work in progress to ensure continuity across shifts; gains approval in advance for out-of-ordinary expenditures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of related experience performing maintenance and general operations work in a field related to the duties, including mechanical experience in automotive or heavy bus/truck repair.
• At least one year of supervisory experience (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted).
• Valid state Driver's License.
• Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements required within the first six (6) months from date of hire.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• ASE certifications in Transit Brakes (H4) and Transit Steering and Suspension (H5) preferred, but not required at time of hire.
• EPA 608 and 609 certifications preferred, but not required at time of hire.

• Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for five (5) years.

Pay: $24.06 - $31.04

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled