Garage Shift Supervisor - 3rd Shift - $5,000 Signing Bonus!

Milwaukee County Transit System; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Garage Shift Supervisor to oversee operations at the Kinnickinnic Garage. This pivotal role involves supervising the maintenance and repair of buses, ensuring safety and reliability for daily routes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive maintenance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a diverse team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values efficiency and safety in public transportation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while leading a team of skilled professionals.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a bus mechanic required.
• Valid Class D and Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily garage operations to ensure efficient maintenance and repairs.
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance staff, especially new hires.

Skills

Diesel Engines Knowledge

Conflict Management

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Computer Operations

Education

Associate's Degree in Automotive Maintenance

Business Administration

Tools

Diagnostic Software

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

Garage Shift Supervisor - 3rd Shift : 8:00PM to 6:30AM - Wednesday thru Saturday $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #657 Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Department/Division: Maintenance - Garage

Shift: 3rd Shift - 8:00 PM TO 6:30 AM – Wednesday thru Saturday

Location: Kinnickinnic Garage

FLSA Status: Exempt - Non-Represented

Salary Range: $72,700 - $90,900

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises day-to-day garage operations at assigned location to ensure efficient and timely maintenance, repair, nightly parking and pull out of all buses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides effective garage supervision while maintaining a high level of garage production; Monitors timeliness and completion of all garage functions.
2. Ensures the completion and accuracy of all maintenance records and documents, including daily reports, timecards, and accident reports etc.
3. Provides training, advice, direction and guidance to all maintenance staff with emphasis on new hires.
4. Performs inspections to ensure all buses are clean, safe, reliable and ready for their morning routes.
5. Enforces company policies and procedures and issue disciplines as needed.
6. Ensures building and grounds are clean, tidy and all vital functions and equipment are working properly.
7. Creates work orders as needed for building repairs.
8. Investigates accidents and enters reporting data.
9. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's Degree in Automotive Maintenance, Business Administration, or related field required. Experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
2. Five (5) years’ experience as a bus mechanic required.
3. Diagnostic software experience required.
4. Valid Class D Wisconsin Driver’s License (non-probationary) required.
5. Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License or CDL permit with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake Restriction.
6. One (1) year supervisory experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of diesel engines, systems and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
2. Knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) and FTA (Federal Transit Administration) regulations.
3. Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge of union contract and policies.
5. Knowledge of building construction and electrical fixtures.
6. Knowledge of diesel engines and other heavy-duty components.
7. Skilled in computer operations and spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and related software.
8. Ability to manage conflict and balance competing interests from multiple stakeholders.
9. Ability to supervise/lead others.
10. Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
11. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
12. Ability to work independently.
13. Ability to pass pre-employment skill assessment tests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

1. Work is frequently conducted in an office, shop, construction or warehouse site environment with frequent exposure to hostile or irate individuals, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals or substances, and loud noises.
2. Physical requirements are those described as light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Milwaukee County Transit System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age; protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.