Director of Fleet Maintenance & Operations

Milwaukee County Transit System; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County Transit System seeks a Director of Vehicle Maintenance to lead the Maintenance Department and drive safe, reliable, cost-effective bus services across facilities. You will set strategy, priorities, and accountability, guiding fleet availability, preventive maintenance, staffing, and capital planning with executive visibility.

You will oversee multiple facilities, coordinate with Transportation, Finance, Safety, and HR, and ensure performance dashboards translate into measurable

Qualifications

• Seven or more years overseeing heavy-duty fleet maintenance.
• Experience managing supervisors and multi-site operations.
• Experience administering labor agreements in a union environment.
• Knowledge of transit fleet modernization and alternative propulsion.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs fleet maintenance strategy and financial stewardship.
• Leads maintenance managers and develops supervisors.
• Partners with executives and stakeholders on service priorities.
• Ensure vehicle availability and preventive maintenance targets.
• Oversee lifecycle planning and capital renewal.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and vendor performance.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fleet maintenance

Budget stewardship

Labor relations

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Safety leadership

Vendor management

Data-driven reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Performance dashboards

Spreadsheets

Job description

Milwaukee County Transit System seeks a Director of Vehicle Maintenance to lead the Maintenance Department and drive safe, reliable, cost-effective bus services across facilities. You will set strategy, priorities, and accountability, guiding fleet availability, preventive maintenance, staffing, and capital planning with executive visibility.

You will oversee multiple facilities, coordinate with Transportation, Finance, Safety, and HR, and ensure performance dashboards translate into measurable