Maintenance Manager (2010) - Automotive Mechanical Desk

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Security

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness

Invest in Your Growth

Student Loan Assistance

Free Travel Perks

Job summary

SEPTA seeks a Maintenance Manager (Automotive Mechanical Desk) to supervise automotive fleet maintenance and oversee real-time vehicle monitoring across a large service region. You will drive safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction while coordinating with locations and engineering teams.

The role requires 24/7 scheduling flexibility across shifts, strong MS Office skills, and experience in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus two years advanced technical training in the field of specialization; three years relevant maintenance experience required.
• In lieu of two years of technical training, four additional years of relevant maintenance experience may be considered; advanced technical training may be required for some positions.
• Familiar with working in a unionized environment.
• Valid driver's license; CDL may be required based on discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills; strong computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitors active in-service vehicles with minimal direction; triages vehicles to minimize downtime and promote safety and reliability.
• Provides real-time vehicle monitoring using telemetry systems and coordinates with locations to increase fleet reliability.
• Develops reports documenting the effectiveness of service-failure mitigation efforts.
• Investigates service disruptions to identify trends for fleet reliability improvements.
• Provides technical assistance and support in the repair and/or maintenance of equipment or buildings.
• Implements Authority practices and policies aligned with good industrial practice.
• Develops cost-effective maintenance practices for deployment across operations.
• Coordinates and dispatches all automotive recovery assets including service trucks and wreckers.
• Assists engineering in design changes to improve vehicles and customer service issues.
• Maintains a safe, clean, productive environment and ensures training of new staff.
• Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees in the section.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years advanced technical training

Tools

MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation!

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, will be accepted at this time.

We Are Proud To Be Recognized As

2023 FORBES Best in State Employer

Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

We are seeking to hire candidates for our Maintenance Manager (2010) - Automotive Mechanical Desk.

Opening Date: 10/12/2026

Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Job Grade: SAM 38

Salary Range: $73,164.00-$91,442.00

Overall Description

Responsible for effective supervision of automotive maintenance fleet and oversees vehicle monitoring and triage operations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Monitors active in-service vehicles with minimum direction; triages vehicles to minimize downtime and disruption, and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for real time vehicle monitoring utilizing automotive telemetry systems and coordination with locations to increase fleet reliability.
• Provides technical support to operators and/or maintenance locations as required.
• Develop reports to document the effectiveness of service failure mitigation efforts.
• Investigation of all service-related disruptions to identify trends and commonality for fleet reliability improvements.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance and support in the repair and/or maintenance of equipment or buildings.
• Implement Authority practices and policies consistent with “good industrial practice”.
• Develop cost effective maintenance practices for implementation throughout operations.
• Coordination and dispatch of all automotive recovery assets including service trucks and wreckers.
• Assists engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve vehicles and/or buildings and customer service issues.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment.
• Responsible for instructing, training and testing newly transferred and hired employees.
• Ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees in the section/department.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

Qualifications And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years advanced technical training in field of specialization. Three (3) years relevant maintenance experience required.
• In lieu of two (2) years technical training, four (4) additional years of relevant maintenance experience may be considered; however, advanced technical training may be required for some positions.
• Familiar working in a unionized environment.
• Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety records.
• Valid Driver’s License required (CDL may be required based on discipline).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills required.
• Strong computer skills required. Must demonstrate proficiency with MS Office software applications including; Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. In addition, experience with vehicle data applications preferred.
• The mechanical desk runs 24/7/365. Candidates must have full scheduling flexibility, as this role requires the availability to work any and all shifts (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) based on operational need.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
• Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
• Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

Join us and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in your community!

SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.