Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville Transportation Authority | Maintenance Supervisor - Fixed Route
Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Brief Description:
Under the direction of Director - Fixed Route Vehicles, the Maintenance Supervisor - Fixed Route supervises mechanics, service station employees, technicians or clerical staff in the maintenance of equipment.
Essential Function(s): Responsible for assigning work to mechanics, service station employees, technicians and clerical staff who are engaged in the maintenance and repair of equipment. Schedule daily work assignments and maintain daily work sheets. Prepare and prioritize assigned work orders. Report and record equipment defects. Review work in progress and perform quality control inspections weekly and assure that the preventive maintenance program is progressing according to schedule. Assist department staff by answering questions and providing information relating to methods and procedures to be used. Assist mechanics in diagnosis and training. Perform cross training of jobs where feasible. Maintain a variety of computerized records and prepare reports of work performed, materials used, fuel usage, daily reports, and work orders. Maintain the shop and work area in a safe and neat manner. Supervise and maintain records of repairs and daily reports according to established procedures. Coordinate bus pull outs with the Dispatcher. Conduct meetings with employees concerning work and communications. Conform with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by advanced technical training in transit vehicle maintenance. Five (5) years of mechanical experience in the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles. Possession of a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Successful completion of a supervisory training course.
Preferred Qualifications: Qualified Maintenance Technician; ASE certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Actively demonstrate JTA’s Elements of a Leader, including being engaged, courageous, a good communicator, empathetic, a critical thinker, a team player, a strategic thinker, customer-focused, a change agent/innovative, inspirational/high energy, accountable, and having integrity. Knowledge of the practices of fleet and vehicle maintenance and repair. Knowledge of the electronics and electrical systems of a variety of transit equipment/equipment used in the APM system. Knowledge of the practices and operations of the mechanic trade. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization. Ability to operate a personal computer in the maintenance of records and in report preparation. Ability to supervise a staff of mechanics, service station employees, technicians, and clerical personnel. Ability to read and interpret technical publications and drawings. Ability to diagnose needed repairs and solve problems relating to a variety of transit equipment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: The Maintenance Supervisor - Fixed Route is a position primarily located in a maintenance environment with essential functions being performed in both a shop environment and possibly outside in various weather conditions around moving vehicles and equipment. The position requires collaboration with colleagues. The incumbent may be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to emergencies or to meet operational needs. Physical demands may include: lifting and carrying boxes or other objects weighing up to 50 pounds, repetitive motion and standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Under the direction of Director - Fixed Route Vehicles, the Maintenance Supervisor - Fixed Route supervises mechanics, service station employees, technicians or clerical staff in the maintenance of equipment.
Essential Function(s): Responsible for assigning work to mechanics, service station employees, technicians and clerical staff who are engaged in the maintenance and repair of equipment. Schedule daily work assignments and maintain daily work sheets. Prepare and prioritize assigned work orders. Report and record equipment defects. Review work in progress and perform quality control inspections weekly and assure that the preventive maintenance program is progressing according to schedule. Assist department staff by answering questions and providing information relating to methods and procedures to be used. Assist mechanics in diagnosis and training. Perform cross training of jobs where feasible. Maintain a variety of computerized records and prepare reports of work performed, materials used, fuel usage, daily reports, and work orders. Maintain the shop and work area in a safe and neat manner. Supervise and maintain records of repairs and daily reports according to established procedures. Coordinate bus pull outs with the Dispatcher. Conduct meetings with employees concerning work and communications. Conform with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by advanced technical training in transit vehicle maintenance. Five (5) years of mechanical experience in the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles. Possession of a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Successful completion of a supervisory training course.
Preferred Qualifications: Qualified Maintenance Technician; ASE certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Actively demonstrate JTA’s Elements of a Leader, including being engaged, courageous, a good communicator, empathetic, a critical thinker, a team player, a strategic thinker, customer-focused, a change agent/innovative, inspirational/high energy, accountable, and having integrity. Knowledge of the practices of fleet and vehicle maintenance and repair. Knowledge of the electronics and electrical systems of a variety of transit equipment/equipment used in the APM system. Knowledge of the practices and operations of the mechanic trade. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization. Ability to operate a personal computer in the maintenance of records and in report preparation. Ability to supervise a staff of mechanics, service station employees, technicians, and clerical personnel. Ability to read and interpret technical publications and drawings. Ability to diagnose needed repairs and solve problems relating to a variety of transit equipment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: The Maintenance Supervisor - Fixed Route is a position primarily located in a maintenance environment with essential functions being performed in both a shop environment and possibly outside in various weather conditions around moving vehicles and equipment. The position requires collaboration with colleagues. The incumbent may be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to emergencies or to meet operational needs. Physical demands may include: lifting and carrying boxes or other objects weighing up to 50 pounds, repetitive motion and standing or sitting for prolonged periods.