Maintenance Supervisor

Palm Tran; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Tran in Delray Beach, FL seeks a Transit Bus Maintenance Supervisor to oversee repair, servicing, cleaning, fueling and maintenance of the bus fleet. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with regulations, with leadership over technicians and shifts across sites.

The ideal candidate has heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience, CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement, and proven supervisory and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years experience as a mechanic in heavy-duty vehicles.
• 1 year supervisory experience supervising 5+ employees.
• Knowledge of maintenance-related software.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must possess CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair, servicing, cleaning, fueling and maintenance of Palm Tran bus fleet.
• Supervise technicians and schedule work across shifts.
• Conduct quality control inspections.
• Manage inventory and coordinate with vendors.
• Coach staff and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain fleet readiness to meet operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Maintenance software

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years experience as a mechanic (heavy‑duty vehicles)

1 year supervisory experience (5+ employees)

CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement

Tools

Mass Transit maintenance software

Job description

A Transit Bus Maintenance Supervisor oversees the repair, servicing, cleaning, fueling and maintenance of Palm Tran bus fleet to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include supervising technicians, scheduling work, conducting quality control inspections, managing inventory, coaching staff, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the fleet meets operational needs and safety standards like those set by the FTA, DOT and OEM. The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Incumbents are expected to exercise considerable latitude and independent judgment in the day-to-day conduct of work, often over multiple shifts or work sites. Work is performed under general supervision of the maintenance superintendent who reviews work for conformance with established policies and procedures and desired results.

High school diploma or equivalent certification (GED). Five (5) year’s experience as a mechanic in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment and one (1) year supervisory experience supervising five (5) or more employees preferably in the heavy-duty fleet maintenance and repair field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Experience in Mass Transit maintenance; Knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word; Knowledge of Maintenance-related software.

Must possess and maintain a valid CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement or CDL Learner’s permit (must include a copy of driver’s license or permit and related certifications with application).