AGM of Fleet Maintenance

Ratp; Forestville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RATP Dev USA is seeking a visionary Maintenance AGM to lead the maintenance team, delegating to supervisors and upholding OSHA standards, while fostering a positive, efficient work environment. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with safety, risk, and continuous improvement teams to drive operational excellence.

Candidates should demonstrate executive-level communication and the ability to engage with public agencies and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding maintenance teams and delegating to supervisors.
• Deep understanding of OSHA rules and safety regulations.
• Experience managing budgets and capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance operations to ensure cost-effective, reliable transit services.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, vendor contracts, and capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with Safety, Risk, and Continuous Improvement teams to drive process improvements.
• Represent the department in labor/management settings and with public officials.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA compliance

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

Safety culture

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a visionary Maintenance AGM who can create a comprehensive vision and mission for our maintenance team. This role requires a leader who can effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to maintenance supervisors, ensuring a positive and efficient working environment. The Maintenance AGM will uphold strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and other regulations while demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and team-building skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:

  • Develop and promote a diverse, inclusive, positive, respectful, and healthy work environment.
  • Offer professional, personal, and technical development opportunities, including continuous learning and mentoring.
  • Establish and enforce operational safety policies and procedures to prevent incidents and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
  • Provide leadership in developing company policies and programs to enhance safety awareness and meet OSHA standards.
  • Administer all planned maintenance programs, including safety hazards training, OSHA regulations, and environmental considerations.
  • Partner with Safety, Risk, and Continuous Improvement teams to implement process improvements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
  • Adhere to preventive maintenance principles and quality management standards.

• Regulatory and Compliance:

  • Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws related to maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with labor management policies and procedures.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with public officials and all levels of staff, including managers, supervisors, and intra-department personnel.
  • Demonstrate considerable knowledge of bus maintenance principles, procedures, and policies.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with teams, colleagues, the public, medical and governmental agencies, elected officials, and the board of trustees.

• Operational Oversight:

  • Provide oversight, direction, and coordination of staff to deliver cost-effective, efficient, and reliable transit services within available resources.
  • Exhibit impeccable judgment and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
  • Demonstrate executive-level presentation skills and handle high-level client interactions.
  • Display strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.
  • Track expenses and oversee the maintenance budget to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities:

• Administer and supervise the implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
• Manage the equipment and facility maintenance repair division.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets and control expenditures of allocated funds.
• Evaluate work methods, policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness.
• Review daily reports filed by all maintenance employees.
• Develop various procedures and policies related to maintenance operations.
• Meet regularly with Safety and Training officers to review projects and programs.
• Collaborate with Authority Directors to develop, implement, and support existing programs.
• Engage with local, state, and federal agencies regarding maintenance-related projects.
• Represent the department on the labor/management committee.
• Negotiate with vendors to resolve warranty issues and recover associated funds.
• Manage contractual services to maintain vehicles, systems, and facilities.
• Make presentations on maintenance-related topics to various groups.
• Review and recommend capital expenditures to enhance departmental efficiency and services.
• Oversee department inventories and stock controls.
• Track trends using historical data and implement strategies to reduce service issues.
• Respond to after-hour emergencies as needed.

Safety & Compliance:

• Work with all company and local team members to create a strong, vibrant, and engaging safety culture.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in coordinating transit safety, service delivery, field operations, staff development, and collective bargaining negotiation skills, particularly in a union environment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations (EPA, OSHA, DOT, ADA, and EEOC).

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

RATP Dev USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.