Fleet Maintenance Supervisor - Lead Diesel Mechanics & Growth

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a diesel mechanic team at the Ithaca, NY facility. You will coach, assign tasks, and ensure compliance with transit maintenance regulations while managing work orders and records.

The role requires 1–3 years of supervisory experience, with preference for heavy equipment/diesel maintenance and a willingness to obtain CDL endorsements. Excellent benefits accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
• Experience leading diesel mechanic teams is preferred.
• Ability to follow work orders and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of mechanics and apprentices performing fleet vehicle maintenance.
• Assign and prioritize repair & maintenance tasks according to management priorities.
• Ensure compliance with NYS & federal transit maintenance regulations; training provided.
• Maintain attendance, performance, inspections, service hours, and inventory records.
• Collaborate with the Parts Coordinator to keep the shop running smoothly.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Coaching and mentoring

Computer skills (Excel)

Education

High School

Job description

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a diesel mechanic team at the Ithaca, NY facility. You will coach, assign tasks, and ensure compliance with transit maintenance regulations while managing work orders and records.

The role requires 1–3 years of supervisory experience, with preference for heavy equipment/diesel maintenance and a willingness to obtain CDL endorsements. Excellent benefits accompany this full-time position.