Maintenance Service Supervisor - Starting at $27.00/hr

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a diesel mechanic team at the Ithaca, NY facility. You will coach, assign tasks, and ensure compliance with transit maintenance regulations while managing work orders and records.

The role requires 1–3 years of supervisory experience, with preference for heavy equipment/diesel maintenance and a willingness to obtain CDL endorsements. Excellent benefits accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
• Experience leading diesel mechanic teams is preferred.
• Ability to follow work orders and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of mechanics and apprentices performing fleet vehicle maintenance.
• Assign and prioritize repair & maintenance tasks according to management priorities.
• Ensure compliance with NYS & federal transit maintenance regulations; training provided.
• Maintain attendance, performance, inspections, service hours, and inventory records.
• Collaborate with the Parts Coordinator to keep the shop running smoothly.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Coaching and mentoring

Computer skills (Excel)

Education

High School

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ithaca, NY 14850Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $27.00 - $31.00 HourlyJob Category: Installation - Maint - RepairNow Hiring: Maintenance Supervisor (TCAT Maintenance Team)

Are you a natural team leader who thrives on getting people organized, motivated, and aligned with work goals? We’re looking for a Supervisor with the ability and aptitude to lead our mechanic team with confidence and clarity. In this role, your ability to coach individuals, follow through on performance expectations, and ensure work orders are completed according to operational priorities will be key to your success. Prior mechanic or technician experience is strongly preferred. If you’re ready to bring out the best in a team of diesel mechanics and drive results in a safety-first, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule Expectations

TCAT's Bus Garage hums 24 hrs a day, 5 days a week with a unionized team of 12 mechanics and 6 handlers, all focused on keeping our buses running reliably. Mechanics are scheduled in three shifts: 6 AM - 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM. Each shift is coordinated by one of three overlapping Maintenance Supervisors, who report to the Vehicle Maintenance Manager. Supervisor working schedules are subject to change based on operational needs and the ideal candidate will have broad availability for a shifting schedule on a flexible basis.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a team of mechanics and apprentices performing fleet vehicle maintenance
• Assign and prioritize repair & maintenance tasks according to management priorities
• Ensure compliance with NYS & federal transit maintenance regulations (we'll train you!)
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, inspections, service hours, and inventory
• Collaborate with the Parts Coordinator to keep our shop running smoothly

What You Bring

• Collaborative growth mindset and a passion for leading & coaching
• Comfortable with computer systems (Excel, etc.)
• 1-3 years of supervisory or team lead experience (union experience is a plus!)
• Prefer: 3 years of heavy equipment or diesel maintenance experience
• Prefer: Basic knowledge of diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, hydraulics, and electronic diagnostics
• Safe driver record, and willing to get CDL with endorsements (required for this safety sensitive position)

Why Join TCAT?

Outstanding Benefits:

• Excellus health insurance with substantial employer contribution
• Individual and family plans plus FSA & HSA voluntary options available
• Company-paid dental and vision insurance plans (family and individual options)
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance plans
• Company-paid group short-term & long-term disability insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with 10% direct company contribution after 2 years
• Generous PTO: 15 vacation days, 7 holidays, 5 floating holidays (paid out if unused), 3 personal days, 7 sick days
• Employee assistance program

Work Environment

You’ll work in a well-equipped shop with a supportive management team that values safety, communication, and continuous learning.

Career Growth

We promote from within and invest in leadership development.

Expand Your Skills

We'll help you get your CDL and gain experience in a transit environment. We'll train you on any gaps in your knowledge base.