Maintenance Supervisor (New Haven)

Job Description

This is a management position which involves responsibility for supervising and inspecting the work of skilled and unskilled maintenance personnel who are engaged in a wide variety of bus maintenance,servicing,and repair activities.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises the maintenance, servicing and repair of heavy duty diesel, hybrid, and electric poweredpassenger buses and other equipment in a CTtransitmaintenance repair facility; supervises the maintenance, repair, rebuilding and painting of all public transit vehiclesand accessories including fare boxes, interiors, seats, glass installation and air conditioning; confers with subordinate mechanics and unskilledemployees regarding work load and technical maintenance matters; trains and assists subordinates in repair and installationprocedures, when required.

• Assistswith planning and assigning work according to priority and facilities available; receiving work requests; supervising performance oftechnicians; road testing equipment and approving completed work; recommends disciplinary action to department superiors; examines equipment in the field and shop; approves replacements and major repairs; recommends the purchase of parts and service equipment; andis responsible forrecording all labor descriptions of the completed work.

• Supervises the servicing and cleaning of buses including vault pulling, fueling, checking of fluid levels, interior cleaning, exterior washing, and bus movements and storage locations. Supervises the bus pullouts.

• Assists in the design, construction and modification of special equipment and maintenance devices; administers and overseesCTtransit'ssafety programs; inspects work in progress and reviews service records, work orders, and parts requisitions; assists mechanics engaged in maintenance operations; receives verbal and written reports from bus operators concerning vehicle defects and general performance; assigns road call personnel and oversees reporting systems; and all other duties as required and assigned.

• Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel.

• Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Providestraining for Agency personnel as required. Activelyparticipatesin staff meetings, trainings, etc.

• Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

1.Minimum possession of a High School Diploma/GED.

2.Five (5)years experiencein the maintenance and repair ofheavy-dutydiesel,hybrid,and electricpowered public transit equipment. Additionalschooling or professional experience may be substituted for aportionof the experience or educational requirement.

3.Knowledge of principles and procedures of public passenger vehicle overhaul,maintenance,and repair shop management; methods, material, and tools of vehicle mechanics;operatingand repair characteristics of modern diesel passenger buses and related vehicles; occupational hazards and safety precautions related in the work; basic shop record keeping systems;CTtransit'soperating rules and procedures and an understanding of the labor agreement for union employees.

4.Ability to coordinate the work of generaltechnicians, body work, spray painters,helpers,and shop laborers; ability to diagnose defective equipment and parts malfunctions in diesel powered, hybrid and electric poweredvehicles; ability to understand, interpret and effectively carry out oral and written policies,regulationsand instructions; ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally and in writing and to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and suppliers.

5.ValidCommercial Driver's License isrequiredand the ability to be insured by our insurance company throughout employment. Individualmay be required to travel in the course of their daily work.

6.Proficient in software programs (word processing,spreadsheet,and database), Internet applications andutilizationof all relevant office equipment. The ability tolearn quicklyinternal software programs. Must be able to handle confidential information.

7.The ability to prioritize projects and have excellent communicationskills(especially verbal), interpersonal skills,tactand diplomacy. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

How To Apply

Visit our website at http://www.cttransit.com/Careers/ in the "Promotional" section and complete the on-line questionnaire and attach a cover letter and resume.