Maintenance Manager

MV Transportation; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the day-to-day maintenance of our fixed route bus operation. You will ensure contractual requirements are met and manage reports.

The role requires experience supervising 10+ technicians, handling parts inventories, and coordinating with clients and vendors while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three (3) years managing maintenance in a transit bus shop similar in scope and size.
• Experience directing 10+ technicians (fleet Technicians/Service Workers/Cleaners).
• Experience working with 50+ buses in the last year.
• CDL Class B with passenger and airbrake endorsements.
• ASE or manufacturer certifications are a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance operations for fixed route bus service.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Manage the maintenance budget and financials.
• Ensure all contractual requirements are met.
• Interface effectively with the client and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Project prioritization

Client interface

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Job Locations

US-CA-Chatsworth

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Manager who will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation. The Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Maintenance Manager must be able to properly manage a budget for maintenance program.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Must have at least three (3) or more years of recent (within the last five (5) years) and relevant experience managing the maintenance functions of a transit bus maintenance shop similar in scope, size, and complexity and with same or similar type of transit vehicles/equipment.
• Must have experience managing/ directing 10 plus employees (fleet Technicians/Service Workers/Cleaners).
• Experience working with 50 + buses within the last year.
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
• Must be able to manage and interface with client.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
• Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft outlook.
• Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.
• ASE or manufacture's certifications a plus.
• Technical experience with fixed route transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits, PM schedules.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels a plus.
• Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.

Starting salary range: $89,000 - $106,000

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ID: 2026-12084

Position Type: Regular Full-Time