Maintenance Manager

Transdev North America, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 2 weeks

Sick days: 5

Holidays: 12 days

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead mechanics, bus washers, and administrative staff, ensuring daily operations run smoothly across three shifts.

You will supervise hiring, training, and performance reviews while upholding safety standards and DOT compliance. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance planning, parts coordination, cost control, and collaboration with operations to keep fleets reliable and compliant with company and regulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• CDL Class B with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred.
• 7+ years in repair and maintenance of heavy-duty automotive and transit equipment.
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Broad understanding of mechanical systems in heavy-duty transport.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory laws for maintenance facilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work shifts or flexible schedules.
• Subject to DOT drug testing; DOT 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits Schedule I drugs.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Maintenance Staff: hire, train, and evaluate technicians; monitor attendance and payroll; enforce safety and performance standards.
• Preventive Maintenance: develop schedules, perform inspections, and ensure operational efficiency; coordinate repairs with mechanics and parts personnel.
• Budget and Resource Management: track expenses, manage spare parts inventory, forecast material needs, optimize costs.
• Compliance and Safety: ensure maintenance activities meet safety and environmental standards; maintain a safe work environment.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting: provide mechanical expertise, coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs; monitor down equipment and report.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

CDL Class B

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Maintenance Manager oversees the day-to-day functions of mechanics, bus washers, utility workers and administrative staff members. Maintenance facilities typically operate on a three-shift basis to ensure that maintenance on equipment is completed; tests and inspections of products, services and process to evaluate quality or performance of that equipment is accomplished; and specifications are met to DOT, client or company standards. This position is based in Phoenix, AZ.

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $112,000 – maximum $140,000/ annually

Benefits Include

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising Maintenance Staff: Hire, train, and evaluate technicians, ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards, and providing coaching and development opportunities. Investigate, provide information, make, and administer decisions concerning employee discipline in the maintenance department. Monitors absences/PTO/FMLA usage; verifies and authorizes time sheets for payroll purposes. Evaluates the performance of both new and current employees. Explains administrative policies and procedures to employees; administers Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions. Facilitates and schedules training of both new and current employees. Conducts daily safety/shift turnover meetings with both mechanics and the supervisor on duty. Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant union-based work environment.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement a maintenance schedule, perform inspections, and ensure operational efficiency of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems. Make on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs, and, at times, make on-the-spot repairs as needed. Communicates with mechanics on diagnosis and procedural repairs while assisting with technical questions. Monitors tracking sheets generated by management to ensure repairs are completed promptly. Monitors the work of both internal employees and vendors for quality and quantity. Works with Parts personnel to obtain the correct replacement parts. Lists and schedules buses ready for PMIs and other work, and communicates this information with operations. Ensures work order closure at EOM.
• Budget and Resource Management: Track maintenance expenses, manage spare parts inventory, forecast material needs, and optimize costs while maintaining high operational standards. Ensures work order closure at EOM as per RTA guidelines.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and organizational policies. Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment. Addresses environmental concerns or issues that develop on the road in case of a vehicle failure. Ensure the cleanliness of the yard and facilities by walking the facility at the start and end of each shift. Communicate with management within and from other departments daily to ensure objectives are met.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting : Provide mechanical expertise, electrical and control systems, and coordinate with vendors or contractors for specialized repairs. Monitors the status of down/out-of-service equipment and provides a daily report to the COP. Collects oil samples and sends them for analysis, with follow-up on associated repairs and notification. Daily review of the RTA dashboard and subsequent follow-up on all abnormal issues.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred
• 7 years+ experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of heavy-duty automotive and transit equipment
• 3 years+ of supervisory experience
• Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles
• Familiarity with laws & regulations associated with the safe operation of maintenance facilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
• Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to
• 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Drug-free Workplace

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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Job Category:

Management

Job Type:

Full Time

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.