Maintenance Fleet Supervisor

Y2marketing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Y2marketing is seeking a Maintenance Fleet Supervisor to oversee Mechanical Diesel Technicians and maintenance operations for mass transit vehicles on assigned shifts. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and cost-effective service and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities include scheduling, supervising, inspecting work in progress, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. Strong leadership and English communication are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.
• Strong customer service and performance management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritise, and assign work.
• Experience supervising technicians in a maintenance environment.
• Proficient with basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign work to Technicians and shifts.
• Supervise maintenance, inspection and safety standards for vehicles.
• Communicate with Transportation Department and Dispatch on vehicle availability.
• Provide feedback, counseling and recognition to staff as needed.
• Demonstrate proper use of tools and diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Fleet Supervisor independently supervises Mechanical Diesel Technicians, engage in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of mass transit vehicles on an assigned shift. The Maintenance Fleet Supervisor assures that the maintenance activities are carried out safely, effectively and efficiently in order to consistently provide timely, safe, and cost-effective transportation to the public. The Maintenance Fleet Supervisor reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

• Provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers through effective communication, performance management.


• Schedules and assigns work to Technicians as well as shift assignments.


• Inspects/Supervises work in progress, ensuring all jobs are executed according to Agency repair standards and that all units released to the Transportation Department are clean and safe for service


• Independently forms opinions and makes decisions on vehicle safety, Maintenance Manager and other management staff for guidance as required.


• Instructs/Demonstrates the proper and safe use of tools and diagnostic equipment.


• Ensures that all policies, procedures and work rules are followed through leadership, enthusiasm and a "can-do" attitude in order for the success of the Maintenance Department.


• Communicates with the Transportation Department and Dispatch on the availability/non-availability of vehicles to ensure that the Transportation Department has units available to achieve pullout.


• Provides counseling, feedback, and commendations to Maintenance staff, and when necessary, issues violations in compliance with Agency policies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the repair, overhaul and servicing principles and procedures of heavy-duty transit vehicles


• Knowledge in electronic engine/transmission diagnosis and repairs


• Knowledge of supervisory methods and procedures


• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade


• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.


• Excellent customer service skills


• Ability to execute preventive maintenance plans for mobile/non-mobile equipment


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to work as part of a team and perform quality leadership duties


• Strong organizational and prioritization skills required


• Basic computer knowledge


• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings such as DOT physical examination and alcohol and drug test


• Must maintain a current North Carolina CDL, Class B with "Passenger" and "Air Brake" endorsements


• Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays- shift may vary to meet demands and hours of the operation of bus service


• Must be able to work in various weather conditions, temperatures, and around loud noises, moving parts, fumes, and chemicals


• Employees must be able to communicate in English