Assistant Maintenance Manager

Description

Join the Transdev Team as a Assistant Maintenance SupervisorTransdev is proud to offer : Starting salary pay $85K. Attractive Benefits Package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision.

Paid time off &vacation. Location : 260 Old Rt 17 Hillburn NY 10931.Position Summary : Performs the duties of an A level mechanic, including PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections.

Directly supervises the mechanics, service employees and other maintenance personnel, monitors outside contract laborers;

schedules the repairs and maintenance of a wide variety of LNG and diesel-powered equipment; ensures an environment that meets safety and regulatory requirements and monitors all daily contractual maintenance obligations.

Essential Job Functions : Performs the duties of an A level mechanic, including PM’s and preparing buses for DOT inspections.

• Supervises mechanics, investigates, provides information, makes and administers decisions concerning employee discipline.
• Daily review of RTA dashboard and subsequent follow up on all abnormal issues.Evaluates the performance of both new and current employees.
• Facilitates and schedules training of both new and current employees.·Works with Human Resources by participating in interview panels for maintenance positions.
• Monitors the budget at a sectional level.Assisting with scheduling outside contract labor for special projects and monitors the laborers performance.
• Conducts daily safety / shift turnover meetings with both mechanics and supervisor on duty.·Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Schedules major and minor repairs.·Creates work orders for repairs to coaches, reviews past work orders for repairs to coaches, and reviews and closes current work orders.
• Assigns work to mechanics based on the work required and the qualifications of the mechanic.·Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs;

and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs when necessary.·Communicates with mechanics on diagnosis and procedures for repair and assists with technical questions.

• Monitors tracking sheets generated by management to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.·Monitors the work of both internal employees and vendors for quality and quantity.
• Works with Parts personnel to obtain the correct replacement parts.·Decides which coaches to pull / swap out and relays this information to operations at least 8 hours in advance.
• Lists and schedules coaches ready for PMI’s and other work and communicates this information with operations.·Assists with the scheduling of coaches needed for detailing and steaming for the service workers.

Reviews work orders and all company generated reports for accuracy and timeliness.·Monitors the status of down / out-of-service equipment and issues a daily report to the COP.

• Collects oil samples and sends them for analysis, with follow up on associated repairs and notification.·Ensures work order closure at EOM as per RTA guidelines.
• Performs tasks and projects as assigned·Addresses environmental concerns or issues that develop within the facility.·Addresses environmental concerns or issues that develop out on the road in case of a vehicle failure.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the yard and facilities by walking the facility at the start and end of each shift.·Communicates with management both within and from other departments daily to ensure objectives are met.
• Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities : Actively performs the duties of an A-level diesel mechanic·Supervises employees;

monitors outside contract laborers·Coordinates coach / fleet vehicle repairs and maintenance·Tracks and analyzes data for various reports·Performs tasks and projects as assigned·Requires five (5) years of progressive mechanical experience to include hands-on diesel mechanic experience of which a minimum of 2 years must be in supervisory or lead role.

• An Associates degree in management, mechanical engineering or other related technical field is required or an amount of experience equivalent to an Associates degree.
• High School Diploma or GED and valid NY driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement required.
• Must have forklift certification.·Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.·Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and deal with time pressures and be able to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.

Must have current working knowledge of all mechanical systems related to heavy duty transportation vehicles to include transmissions, engines, brakes, climate control units.

• Must have strong organization and have basic math skills for tracking trend and for report writing.·This position is autonomous, and self-directed and the ability to handle crisis / conflict is required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Used : Computer, printer, 2-way radio, telephone, fax, coach and fleet vehicles, forklift, CFAC lifts, hand tools for an A level mechanic;

uniforms are worn.Unique Working Conditions : Works outside in extreme weather conditions, is around fumes / odors and chemicals, and is around heavy machinery and safety hazards.