JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Maintenance Director
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Salary: Salary plus Attractive Benefits Package
SUMMARY
Responsible for the general management of SporTran's Maintenance Department, including the hiring, training and supervision of 2 shop foremen, 15 mechanics, 7 cleaners, 6 utility workers and 2 support staff. Plans, organizes, supervises, and maintains a high quality maintenance, repair, inspection and preventative maintenance program for company fleet of 50 buses; 14 paratransit vehicles; 10 support vehicles, 4 buildings; 54 bus shelters and over 1,500 stops; CNG Fueling Station; equipment and grounds upkeep. Develops, and implements policies and procedures for bus and vehicle repairs, cleaning, servicing, maintenance training, and related operation activities; Develops, implements and oversees maintenance employee training program. Works with management to develop department budget; recommends capital improvements including preparation of equipment specifications, and prepares specifications for all materials and supplies subject to bid.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the Maintenance Department.
- Develops maintains and administers a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all vehicles, buildings and grounds. Coordinates and monitors scheduled inspections, repairs and maintenance for compliance.
- Directs and coordinates work assignments of administrative support staff employees, shop foreman and all employees engaged in servicing and repair of the company vehicle fleet, equipment, maintaining and repairing physical structures of building, bus shelters and stops and maintaining the grounds.
- Develops, maintains, and manages company's fleet replacement schedule program for all of its vehicles and makes recommendations to management of fleet replacement needs.
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions and includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Insures compliance with all local, federal and state laws and regulations related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles are met.
- Insures shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.
- Works with management to develop department annual operating and capital budget. Develops and implements, cost saving measures. Monitors, records and maintains report of expenses and analyzes purchase and repair cost to control expenditures to stay within budget.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION
AND / OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or its equivalent supplemented by formal training in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems or related fields and progressive responsible related technical experience in bus maintenance.
- Must have a valid drivers' license with a clean driving record to operate company vehicle and the ability to obtain CDL w/passenger endorsement within 120 days from date of hire.
- Five (5) or more years of mechanical supervisory experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience working in a garage/shop setting.
- Must have a broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to bus and/or heavy duty transportation vehicles.
- Computer knowledge including Microsoft word, spreadsheet applications and database programs.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in management, engineering, business or other related field.
- Management or staff level work experience in public transit industry, automotive or maintenance.
- Experience in labor contract administration and interpretation.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVITY POSITION. REQUIRED DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Interested applicants may submit a resume to the Human Resource Office at 1115 Jack Wells Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71107 or email it to jobs@sportran.org.
SporTran does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion, affectional preference or national origin.
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