Lead Vehicle Maintenance Foreman – 24/7 Garage

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

New Jersey Transit is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman II for the Oradell Garage and nearby facilities. The role oversees a maintenance team, ensuring safe, clean, and ready vehicles for pull-out, with location details discussed in interview.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3 years of bus or automotive maintenance experience, plus strong communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in bus or automotive maintenance.
• Technical knowledge with computers.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees on assigned shifts, including assigning and reviewing work to ensure sufficient, clean, and safe vehicles are available for pull-out.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Foremen and Transportation staff at the garage, Control Center, and Bus garages to ensure road calls are properly handled and pull-outs go smoothly.
• Monitors workforce at assigned locations to coordinate maintenance activities and clean-up activities and to ensure equipment is inspected in accordance with NJ TRANSIT maintenance standards.
• Supervises stock room, authorizes special orders, issues materials, and ensures security and accurate stock accounting.
• Trains, counsels, and motivates staff to maintain and improve productivity.
• Enforces work rules, safety, and cleanliness standards, and monitors the condition of the facility and equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring the timeliness and completeness of the revenue collection system, including proper vaulting procedures and reporting procedures.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Computer literacy

Communications skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Jersey Transit is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman II for the Oradell Garage and nearby facilities. The role oversees a maintenance team, ensuring safe, clean, and ready vehicles for pull-out, with location details discussed in interview.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3 years of bus or automotive maintenance experience, plus strong communication and supervisory skills.