Fleet Maintenance Manager

CapMetro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CapMetro is seeking a Manager, Vehicle Maintenance to oversee daily vehicle maintenance operations in CapMetro’s north or south garages. The role ensures buses are maintained for daily pullout and supervises contracted maintenance providers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in transportation maintenance operations, strong leadership, and a track record of improving fleet reliability. Onsite work in Austin with collaboration across departments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• Eight (8) years of transportation maintenance operations experience
• Two (2) years supervisory or lead experience of transit maintenance staff

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of daily activities of the vehicle maintenance department for north or south garage.
• Assess emergency situations in day-to-day operations and provide guidance.
• Monitor failures and implement repair solutions to enhance fleet reliability.
• Analyze breakdowns and report equipment condition to the Superintendent.
• Coordinate with radio systems contractors and transportation contractors on policies and practices.
• Provide input for purchase of capital equipment.
• Ensure staff follows safety and security policies and report concerns.
• Direct and manage department personnel including hiring/training/performances.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Organization

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Empac

Oracle

Project management

Job description

CapMetro is seeking a Manager, Vehicle Maintenance to oversee daily vehicle maintenance operations in CapMetro’s north or south garages. The role ensures buses are maintained for daily pullout and supervises contracted maintenance providers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in transportation maintenance operations, strong leadership, and a track record of improving fleet reliability. Onsite work in Austin with collaboration across departments is expected.