LRV Maintenance Supervisor - Fleet Reliability & Operations

Valley Metro RPTA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Metro in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for leading rail vehicle maintenance operations, supporting budget administration, and handling emergency responses. The role requires coordinating preventative maintenance, overseeing fleet schedules, and managing contractor activities to maximize vehicle availability.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree and seven years of maintenance experience, with three years in supervisory roles within 24/7 transit

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Transportation Management, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in light rail, heavy rail, transit vehicle, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Three years of supervisory experience in 24/7 transit vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance operation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience; additional education cannot substitute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of operations within area of responsibility to develop, enhance or sustain quality services by providing budget and program development and oversight.
• Supervise the daily operations and activities of an assigned unit within a department, including managing schedules and work priorities, monitoring and evaluating staff performance, facilitating access to resources and training, providing guidance, addressing issues, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions and enforcing policies.
• Serve as a liaison between the team and upper management, conveying information and feedback in both directions.
• Assist with overseeing and managing the preventative maintenance and repair of rail vehicles, including assisting with division budget-related activities.
• Monitor and report on fleet reliability, sustainability and maintenance schedules to ensure availability of vehicles and support operations.
• Facilitate inventory coordination and requests for special parts, maintain vendor contacts and administer and coordinate contracts.
• Serve as liaison to various internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Respond to and manage emergency situations.

Skills

Maintenance operations coordination

Fleet reliability & maintenance

Preventive maintenance administration

Contractor oversight

Supervisory experience (24/7 transit)

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance/Transportation Management

Job description

Valley Metro in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for leading rail vehicle maintenance operations, supporting budget administration, and handling emergency responses. The role requires coordinating preventative maintenance, overseeing fleet schedules, and managing contractor activities to maximize vehicle availability.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree and seven years of maintenance experience, with three years in supervisory roles within 24/7 transit