Maintenance Supervisor

Transdev is now hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for our shop in Kelowna, BC location!

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees daily diesel shop operations, ensuring vehicles are scheduled, maintained, and returned to service safely and efficiently. This role is responsible for coordinating repairs, managing inventory, maintaining compliance documentation, and supporting mechanics to minimize downtime.

• Manage scheduling of vehicles for repairs and preventative maintenance, ensuring timely shop flow and vehicle availability.
• Create, update, and track work orders, ensuring accurate documentation and status updates across internal and customer systems.
• Monitor fleet appearance and report body damage resulting from abuse, incident, or accident; coordinate follow‑up as required.
• Ensure effective and efficient inventory control, including receiving, issuing, reconciliation, and regular physical inventory counts.
• Maintain complete and accurate files and records for the customer, BC Commercial Vehicle Inspectors, and internal/external audit requirements.
• Support maintenance operations by assisting mechanics with diagnostics and troubleshooting when required to reduce downtime and improve repair quality.
• Monitor and support basic oversight of BEB (Battery Electric Bus) charging stations, ensuring charging readiness is tracked and any issues are reported/escalated promptly.
• Maintain company facilities in a clean, safe, and environmentally sound manner; retain required environmental and OH&S records and reports.
• Support the supervision and coordination of wash bay and fuel bay activities, ensuring proper procedures and safety protocols are followed.

• Competitive wage $48.95/hr!
• Consistent full‑time, year‑round work.
• An excellent compensation package with full medical, dental plans and pension Program with company contribution.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading transportation provider across North America.
• A Great work environment!
• Make a meaningful impact by contributing to sustainable and community‑focused transit solutions.
• Be part of a company that values diversity, employee development, and continuous improvement.

• You have a Red Seal certification in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic. (Or equivalent)
• (Cummins engine experience is preferred).
• You have your Vehicle Inspection certification, or willing to acquire.
• You hold a valid driver’s license with Air Brakes endorsement, required.
• Strong computer proficiency; comfortable working in Excel, Word, Outlook, and learning/using additional inventory, work order, and customer systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse team environment; able to work independently and stay self‑motivated in a fast‑paced shop setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on accurate documentation and service delivery.
• Ability to support and assist mechanics with diagnostic troubleshooting to drive quality repairs and reduce repeat work.

• Shop and open‑air yard environment and on road calls in all weather conditions, as required.
• This position requires 10‑hour shifts, including weekends, with the following schedule:
• Friday: 15:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Saturday: 15:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Sunday: 13:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Monday: 15:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 105,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.

In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.