Description

Overview 

•         Position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day maintenance and repair operation of PSTA’s bus fleet, so that the fleet will be kept in a state of            operating excellence and vehicles present no problems or interruptions to the riding public. 
•         Responsible for the overall fleet maintenance operations, including but not limited to organizing work orders and other work assignments, and                      preparing & completing paperwork for use on the shift.
•         Ensuring that Fleet operations and repairs are in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations and policies.
•         Other duties include representing the Fleet Maintenance Department, observing and analyzing work practices, encouraging positive changes,                        resolving bus maintenance problems and vehicle operations issues, and coordinating with staff and other departments. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•         Coordinates bus repairs and maintenance services to obtain maximum utilization of the revenue fleet and prevent operational delays.
•         Assigns tasks to fleet technicians assigned to the Fleet Service Division.
•         Enforces policies and procedures for vehicle repairs, ongoing preventative maintenance, responsible for meeting safety requirements, operational                  efficiency, and supervisory objectives.
•         Enforces quality control and standards to ensure that maintenance practices meet and/or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and                      industry standards.
•         Conducts quality control checks on all types of work performed in the Fleet Maintenance Department, i.e. PM bus inspections, rebuild, overhaul and              bus repair, etc.
•         Completes maintenance activities by overseeing activities, maintaining vehicle availability, inspecting, monitoring and evaluating work, overseeing                 maintenance and difficult and complex repairs, identifying discrepancies, reviewing work orders, identifying training needs, dispatching calls, and                   coordinating safety and inspection activities.
•         Assists staff in maintaining all documents, evaluating technicians’ activities, participating in the hiring and discipline process, etc. 
•         Utilizes sound judgment on when vehicle repairs should be completed under warranty by an outside repair facility.
•         Assists with researching complex maintenance issues and determining effective courses of action.
•         Enforces personnel policies and procedures. 
•         Assigns work activities, monitors workflow and evaluates the work of Fleet Maintenance staff. 
•         Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Qualifications 

• Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training in automotive and/or heavy vehicle repair preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years in automotive and/or heavy fleet vehicle repair.
• ASE Certifications desired, with experience in gasoline and diesel engine maintenance.
• Work Record: Zero disciplinary actions in the prior 180 days.  Fewer than 3 Occurrences in the prior 180 days.  No more than 2 Tardies in the prior 180 days.
• License Requirement: Must possess and/or obtain valid Florida Driver’s License.
  Must have Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and/or obtain this qualification within a two month period of time. No serious traffic violations or a suspension of Drivers’ License, and no DUIs for the previous seven years. No more than seven points in the previous four years.