Fleet Maintenance Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GoTriangle is seeking a Maintenance Shop Foreman to supervise the Maintenance department, directing shop work for scheduled and unscheduled repairs and assisting in the ongoing vehicle maintenance program. You will oversee mechanics, coordinate with Parts and Inventory, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires supervisory experience, knowledge of vehicle maintenance, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a garage environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• 2-5 years of Shop Foreman or Supervisory experience; or 5 years of applied experience in bus maintenance with heavy diesel vehicles.
• Degree or certificate from an accredited Automotive Technology institution or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and repair methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials including testing, diagnosis HVAC, hydraulics, brakes, and electronics.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, shop tools, and test equipment.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Meet DOT physical requirements and hold a valid DOT card.
• Proficiency with computers is necessary.
• OSHA compliance knowledge and safety rules.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees on shop floor and assigns work orders to ensure safe and reliable vehicle repairs.
• Coordinates with Parts and Inventory Coordinator for timely support of equipment and facility maintenance.
• Enter daily work orders into the CMMS and monitor labor hours and parts entries.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems; perform repairs on fleet vehicles.
• Coordinate with maintenance supervisor and operations dispatcher to handle road calls and maintain workflow.
• Communicate with Parts and Inventory to order parts, supplies, and services per policies.
• Assist mechanics with diagnosing complex repairs and OEM campaigns.
• Oversee road call operations and arrange wrecker service as needed.
• Maintain high-level technical knowledge of revenue vehicle repairs.
• Monitor safety inspections of shop equipment and maintain OSHA compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bus maintenance

Technical knowledge

Safety compliance

Computer skills

Team coordination

Driver's license (CDL B)

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma

Automotive Technology training

ASE certifications in bus transit T1-T8

Job description

GoTriangle is seeking a Maintenance Shop Foreman to supervise the Maintenance department, directing shop work for scheduled and unscheduled repairs and assisting in the ongoing vehicle maintenance program. You will oversee mechanics, coordinate with Parts and Inventory, and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires supervisory experience, knowledge of vehicle maintenance, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a garage environment.