Director Of Maintenance Jobs

MASS TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

CLASSIFICATION: EXECUTIVE

GRADE LEVEL: ONE - FOUR

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Maintenance supervises all maintenance activities; Ensures entire fleet readiness at all times; Responsible for building and grounds maintenance; Coordinates all maintenance activities and vehicle repairs; Responsible for coordination of maintenance training, motivation of all Maintenance personnel, and execution of all maintenance operating procedures and safety programs; Ensures that all maintenance activities are executed according to approved MTA Plan, Program and Budget; Ensures that maintenance activities contribute positively to the provision of consistently high-level customer service; Ensure consistent, fair and equitable distribution of all work assignments; Promotes and maintains morale and merit programs. Must be completely informed of all activities within Maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION BY: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with Human Resources the establishment, execution, and evaluation of effective training programs for Maintenance personnel
• Receive, investigate, and research operations-related problems and/or complaints from the public, management, and maintenance personnel on a timely basis
• Ensure that all vehicle inspections are performed in compliance with all State and Local requirements
• Ensure proper security of all work projects being performed by outside contractors on MTA property
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Ensure vehicle and facility assets are properly entered in the MTA Transit Asset Management Plan
• Establish, execute, and maintain merit programs for department personnel
• Maintain liaison with outside transportation agencies concerning resolution of mutual problems and acquiring data to prepare recommendations for improved service and operations
• Establish and execute a maintenance program designed to ensure the availability of vehicles to fill vehicle assignments and meet organizational readiness goals
• Maintain effective management-union working relationships, maintaining awareness of contract negotiations, and participating in same, at the direction of Human Resources
• Maintain good rapport with staff, providing them with a consistent level of accessibility and advice
• Monitor Maintenance program and budget and execute the approved program within the approved budget
• Supervise and direct all Maintenance personnel
• Develop, execute, and maintain departmental operating procedures, including preplanned emergency procedures and safety programs, ensuring that Maintenance personnel adhere to Authority safety and operations rules and regulations
• Counsel and discipline all Maintenance supervision as needed in accordance with Authority rules, regulations, and contractual agreements
• Exercise direct control over all supervisory personnel to ensure effective completion of all specified programs and schedules, such as the preventive maintenance program, daily vehicle inspection program and the bump and paint program
• Coordinate with Human Resources on the selection and training of personnel to maintain staffing necessary to ensure efficient and effective execution of all work assignments
• Ensure timely maintenance of all Authority vehicles
• Provide supervision with required data, materials and/or reports, both written and oral, as required or needed
• Provide supervision and assistance to all Maintenance supervisory personnel, ensuring that all hourly personnel are properly supervised
• Participate in the MTA annual Planning, Programming and Budgeting Process by providing recommendations for the Maintenance Annual Plan, Program and Budget and five-year forecast
• Ensure fair, consistent, and equitable distribution of work assignments
• Know and perform all job duties within the scope and direction of Authority policies, procedures, and contractual agreements
• Maintain working knowledge of the Authority management system and use data to increase productivity and efficiency of maintenance operations
• Allocate resources so as to accomplish work assignments in an effective and efficient manner

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises Fleet Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Operations Staff Associate

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience in working in a union environment is a plus
• Ability to function successfully in a team environment
• Ability to analyze complex reports and information and utilize same effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions of greater than ordinary difficulty
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations
• Computer literate-Proficient in MS Office Suite, Kronos & Trapeze Software systems
• Ten (10) years supervisory experience, preferably in a heavy vehicle maintenance environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree required, with bachelor’s degree preferred, in a technology-related field and ten (10) years of experience in heavy vehicle and facility maintenance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a Maintenance facility. Demands are those of a supervisory nature.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical of a vehicle maintenance environment

SALARY:

Based on experience and educational level of applicant.