Lead Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor – Transit Operations

Purple Line Transit Operators LLC; Landover Hills (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation

Sick pay

Job summary

Purple Line Transit Operators LLC is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily activities of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians and ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is performed safely and efficiently. You will assist in implementing maintenance programs, documenting activities, and supporting contract, safety, and operational requirements.

The role requires a background in rail or fleet vehicle systems, leadership experience, and proficiency with diagnostic software

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related technical field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of vehicle maintenance experience, including at least one (1) year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repair of complex vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish procedures, schedules, and documentation for vehicle maintenance programs.
• Support asset management and preventive maintenance systems; e.g., Trapeze EAM.
• Oversee vehicle handovers from contractors, including inspections and documentation.
• Procure and prepare tools, benches, and equipment for maintenance.
• Supervise technicians; assign tasks and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance on maintenance procedures and tools.

Skills

Fleet vehicle systems knowledge

Diagnosing and troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Staff training

Organizational and time management

Asset/work order systems

Effective communication

Diagnostic software proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical/electrical/related technical field

Tools

Trapeze EAM

Diagnostic software

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Purple Line Transit Operators LLC is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily activities of Vehicle Maintenance Technicians and ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is performed safely and efficiently. You will assist in implementing maintenance programs, documenting activities, and supporting contract, safety, and operational requirements.

The role requires a background in rail or fleet vehicle systems, leadership experience, and proficiency with diagnostic software