Assistant Maintenance Manager

Transdev North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Sick days

Holidays: 12 days (8 standard, 4 float

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America in Phoenix West is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to help supervise maintenance and repair of fixed‑route, circulator, and support vehicles.

You will assist the Maintenance Manager in overseeing about 180 vehicles and 75 maintenance staff, lead teams, liaise with employees and customers, and ensure timely, safe repairs. This role rewards safety, service, and dependable leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience dealing with heavy equipment, preferably experience with CNG transit buses.
• Experience working with Unions in the transportation industry.
• Must be a team player yet able to work well independently.
• Experience supervising employees on multiple shifts.
• Solid computer skills in standard office tools including word processing and spreadsheet software and use of web-based systems.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours or shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Manage equipment, parts and supplies inventories.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and equipment history.
• Input data into maintenance software database ensuring the accuracy and timeliness for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the procurement of parts and the management of parts inventory.
• Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the maintenance department.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy equipment experience

Unions experience

Team player

Multishift supervision

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance software

Job description

Join the Transdev team as an Assistant Maintenance Manager in Pheonix West location. This position assists in the supervision of the vehicle maintenance and repair of the fixed route, circulator, and support vehicles. The Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Manager in the maintenance oversight of (180) vehicles and supervision of (75) maintenance employees. This individual must have the ability to effectively lead, work, and communicate with employees and customers, and ensure repairs and maintenance are performed in a timely and efficient manner in the absence of the Maintenance Manager. We hire individuals who make safety and customer service their top priorities. If you have the drive, confidence, and determination to succeed, we are looking for you!

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $77,000 annually - maximum $96,000 annually

Benefits Include

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Manage equipment, parts and supplies inventories.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and equipment history.
• Input data into maintenance software database ensuring the accuracy and timeliness for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the procurement of parts and the management of parts inventory.
• Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the maintenance department.

Minimum Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.

Minimum Experience & Skills Required

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience dealing with heavy equipment, preferably experience with CNG transit buses.
• Experience working with Unions in the transportation industry.
• Must be a team player yet able to work well independently.
• Experience supervising employees on multiple shifts.
• Solid computer skills in standard office tools including word processing and spreadsheet software and use of web-based systems.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours or shifts.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
• Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects, climbing ladders/stairs/ramps or scaffolding, and using tools and equipment that require a high degree of manual dexterity.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, speak, hear, to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell. Must be able to lay on back on a mechanic's dolly to work underneath motor vehicle equipment.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed with exposure to noise, chemicals, noxious odors, gases, poor ventilation, inclement weather, dirt, grease, dust, and machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug-free Workplace

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace. If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.