Evening Fleet Maintenance Lead

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental care

Generous retirement benefits

Family-friendly and cultural programs

Job summary

Duke University Transportation Services is seeking an on-site Evening Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate maintenance for the Duke Transit fleet, including buses and shuttle vans. You will direct priorities, supervise staff, and ensure timely, safe repairs to keep service running smoothly.

In this role you will act as supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, manage work orders, and use our maintenance systems to track progress and inventory.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in transportation services.
• North Carolina Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Medical Card).
• High school education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee evening shift maintenance operations by assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring preventive maintenance and repair activities to support fleet readiness and service continuity.
• Execute assigned priorities from the Maintenance Supervisor, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and expectations.
• Direct evening shift maintenance staff by assigning work, providing guidance, monitoring performance, and addressing performance concerns, including administering corrective actions and discipline as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for evening shift staff, addressing operational needs, supporting time-off coordination, and providing direction and assistance related to daily work activities.
• Determine vehicle service status by placing vehicles in and out of service based on maintenance findings, safety considerations, and operational readiness; communicate vehicle availability and status updates to Transit dispatch.
• Manage and close work orders in a timely and accurate manner; ensure maintenance activities are properly documented and complete.
• Utilize maintenance management systems to track work orders, inventory usage, and repair history, and generate and review reports related to maintenance operations.
• Coordinate parts ordering and support inventory management by identifying needed materials and maintaining awareness of stock levels to avoid delays in repairs.
• Support response to road calls and breakdowns by providing guidance and assistance as needed.
• Maintain communication with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding shift activities, fleet status, and operational concerns to support continuity between shifts.
• Serve in an acting supervisory capacity during periods when the Maintenance Supervisor is unavailable.
• Assist in identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency, workflow, and reliability within maintenance operations.

Skills

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Staff supervision

Communication

Maintenance management systems

Policy enforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Duke University Transportation Services is seeking an on-site Evening Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate maintenance for the Duke Transit fleet, including buses and shuttle vans. You will direct priorities, supervise staff, and ensure timely, safe repairs to keep service running smoothly.

In this role you will act as supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, manage work orders, and use our maintenance systems to track progress and inventory.