Head of Fleet Maintenance & Reliability

Transdev North America, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation policy

Sick days

Holidays

Insurance & 401(k)

Job summary

Transdev North America, Inc. seeks a Director of Maintenance to lead the Fairfax Connector maintenance organization, overseeing safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness of bus and equipment while ensuring compliance with DOT, FTA, FMCSA and client requirements.

You will direct maintenance staff, manage budgets, audits, vendor contracts, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize vehicle availability and fleet performance in a union environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, mechanical or industrial engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years journey-level heavy mechanic experience.
• 5+ years supervisory experience overseeing 20+ mechanics.
• Formal training with electric or hybrid propulsion systems.
• CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to maintenance managers and staff; recruit, hire, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Serve as primary liaison with client representatives and regulatory agencies.
• Develop long- and short-range maintenance plans and budgets.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FTA, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA and client requirements.
• Improve fleet reliability and vehicle availability through data-driven decisions.
• Oversee audits and corrective action plans; manage safety and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain documentation and records for equipment and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Fleet maintenance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

Fleet Watch

Fleet Focus

Clever Devices ITS

GFI Odyssey farebox

MS Office

Job description

Transdev North America, Inc. seeks a Director of Maintenance to lead the Fairfax Connector maintenance organization, overseeing safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness of bus and equipment while ensuring compliance with DOT, FTA, FMCSA and client requirements.

You will direct maintenance staff, manage budgets, audits, vendor contracts, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize vehicle availability and fleet performance in a union environment.