Maintenance Supervisor

Transdev North America; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits

401(K) retirement plans

Paid time off and holidays

Life Insurance paid by employer

Ride transit benefits for employee and

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Transdev North America is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to supervise mechanics and service workers, schedule repairs, and manage outside labor while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for a broad range of vehicle types.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling, training, and collaboration with Human Resources to maintain high standards and efficient operations across maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• CDL with Passenger endorsement; eligible for endorsement within 30 days.
• A- Rated Mechanic with ASE Certifications preferred; heavy vehicle repair focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises mechanics and service workers.
• Assigns work tasks and evaluates completion.
• Monitors outside contract laborers and safety compliance.
• Schedules repairs and maintenance for coaches and fleet.
• Creates and reviews work orders; ensures timely completion.
• Participates in interview panels for maintenance positions.

Skills

Oral communication

Reading instructions

Safety compliance

Bi-lingual Spanish (plus)

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid CA CDL with Passenger endorsement

CDL with Passenger endorsement eligibility within 30 days

A- Rated Mechanic with ASE Certifications

Job description

Working under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager, directly supervises mechanics and service workers, monitors outside contract laborers; schedules the repairs and maintenance of a wide variety of light to heavy powered equipment; ensures an environment that meets the highest levels of safety and that complies with regulatory requirements.

Non-CBA Position

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $44.23– Maximum $47.75

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits - Kaiser Permanente and SIMNSA*
• 401(K) retirement plans*
• Paid time off and holidays*
• Life Insurance paid by employer.
• Ride the MTS Bus Routes & Trolley for free, for Employee, spouse and dependent (Youths ages 6-18)
• Ability to advance your career.

Essential Duties

Supervises mechanics and utilities; monitors outside contract laborers.

• Supervises mechanics and service workers.
• Assigns work tasks and evaluates the completion of those tasks.
• Investigates, provides information, makes and administers decisions concerning employee discipline.
• The Maintenance Foreman also has the responsibility of scheduling shop staff time off.
• Evaluates the performance of employees.
• Facilitates and schedules training of new employees.
• Works with Human Resources by participating in interview panels for maintenance positions.
• Explains administrative policies and procedures to employees; administers Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions.
• Monitors absences/PTO usage; verifies and authorizes time sheets for payroll purposes.
• Schedules outside contract labor for special projects and monitors the laborers performance.
• Conducts daily safety meetings.

Coordinates coach/fleet vehicle repairs, maintenance and servicing

• Schedules major and minor repairs.
• Creates work orders for repairs to coaches, reviews past work orders for repairs to coaches, and reviews and closes current work orders.
• Assigns work to mechanics based on the type of work required and the needs of the organization.
• Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs; and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs.
• Consults with mechanics on diagnosis and procedures for repair and assists with technical questions.
• Generates tracking sheets to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitors staff work for quality and quantity.
• Works with Parts Clerk to obtain the correct replacement parts.
• Decides which coaches to remove from and restore to service.
• Determines and schedules vehicles ready for preventative maintenance.
• Schedules the coaches listed for preventative maintenance.

Tracks and analyzes data for various reports

• Reviews work orders for accuracy.
• Monitors the status of down/out-of-service equipment and issues a daily report.
• Collects oil samples and sends them for analysis.

Performs tasks and projects as assigned

• Addresses any environmental concerns or issues that develop.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the yard and facilities.
• This position has extensive autonomy to decide when and how work is done.

Purpose And Nature Of Work Relationships

Has extensive contact with others inside the organization; works with dispatch personnel, operations supervisors, and road supervisors dispatch to facilitate the maintenance and repairs of the coaches.

Has moderate contact with others outside the organization communicates with outside vendors regarding the repair/maintenance of the coaches.

Qualifications

Other duties as required.

Education, Licensing, And Certifications

• Must be 21 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required.
• Must possess a valid CA CDL with a good driving record.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License with a Passenger endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Experience

A- Rated Mechanic (Journeyman Level) with multiple relevant ASE Certifications with an emphasis on the repair of buses and other heavy vehicles. Preferred.

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow written and spoken instructions.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and abide by Material Safety Data Sheets and all other safety training materials provided.
• Ability to learn shop processes including fueling vehicles and cleaning vehicles.
• Ability to mix and use a variety of cleaning products.
• Ability to use a variety of equipment such as buffers, scrubbing machines, and other heavy cleaning equipment.
• Strong attention to details.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% for occasional meetings

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in a damp environment with moderate noise.
• May be exposed to water, fumes, and chemicals.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must submit to drug testing, physical examination, and a criminal background check.

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 us. [e-mail]

Drug-free Workplace

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• 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.

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 everyday 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Maintenance Management & Supervisory

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8916

Pay Group: 6FM

Cost Center: 327

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.

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, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

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.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.