Director, Transit Fleet Maintenance

MV Transportation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation in California seeks a Director of Fleet Maintenance to lead and optimize maintenance for a large fixed-route fleet. The role requires proven senior-level management, strong budgeting, and preventive maintenance initiatives across 100+ buses.

You will supervise 20+ staff, collaborate with operations and unions, ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental standards, and deliver on contractual maintenance obligations while controlling parts and vendor costs.

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of fixed-route bus maintenance management experience.
• Experience supervising 20+ employees (fleet techs/service workers/cleaners).
• Experience working with 100+ buses within the last year.
• Experience in transit industry within the last year.
• CDL B with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred.
• Strong analytical and budget management skills.
• Ability to interface with unions and manage parts inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the maintenance program to meet contractual requirements.
• Monitor daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Manage the budget for the maintenance program and preventive initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Lead safety and regulatory compliance programs.

Skills

Fleet maintenance management

People management

Budget management

Communication skills

CDL B with passenger/airbrake

Safety/OSHA knowledge

Vendor management

Education

College degree or equivalent business management experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Database software

Fleet management software

Job description

MV Transportation in California seeks a Director of Fleet Maintenance to lead and optimize maintenance for a large fixed-route fleet. The role requires proven senior-level management, strong budgeting, and preventive maintenance initiatives across 100+ buses.

You will supervise 20+ staff, collaborate with operations and unions, ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental standards, and deliver on contractual maintenance obligations while controlling parts and vendor costs.