Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment)

New York State Thruway Authority; West Nyack (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite employee parking

Telecommuting up to 20%

Job summary

New York State Thruway Authority is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor 3 (Motor Equipment) to coordinate fleet maintenance, repair operations, and preventive programs across multiple garages. You will supervise staff, manage inventory and vendor relations, and guide safety practices to ensure fleet readiness.

The role requires supervisory experience in maintenance environments, familiarity with NY HELPS hiring protocols, and a commitment to an equitable, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES.
• Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment).
• Two years of first-level supervisory experience in either the maintenance and operation of a physical plant; building construction; and/or building renovation and/or repair projects.
• This title is part of NY HELPS; may be filled via non-competitive appointment during NY HELPS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and repair operations.
• Oversee activities of multiple Section Garages and subordinate Maintenance Supervisors engaged in maintenance, repair and overhaul of Authority vehicles and equipment.
• Assign and reallocate work based on priorities, staffing, equipment, and emergencies.
• Direct preventive maintenance and fleet readiness programs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance to ensure inspections and servicing at intervals.
• Coordinate fleet readiness for winter maintenance, emergency response, and other critical operations.
• Oversee equipment, inventory, and vendor management.
• Monitor inventory levels of parts, materials, tools, tires, and supplies.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and contractors for repairs, parts procurement, and services.
• Review work orders and data to evaluate productivity, costs, and utilization.
• Maintain fleet management databases for work orders, warranties, recalls, and history.
• Prepare reports on fleet performance and maintenance program effectiveness.
• Investigate equipment failures and incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections to identify safety concerns and implement measures.
• Provide training and guidance on operation, maintenance procedures, and safety.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify training needs.
• May serve in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor 3 and assume divisional garage operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fleet management

Maintenance coordination

Vendor management

Safety training

Education

Two years supervisory experience in maintenance/operations

Job description

Duties Description

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 3 (Motor Equipment), the incumbent is responsible for coordinating motor equipment maintenance, repair operations, preventive maintenance programs, and fleet readiness activities for multiple Section Garages and Equipment Management within the New York Division. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and repair operations.
• Oversee the activities of multiple Section Garages and subordinate Maintenance Supervisors 1 (Motor Equipment) engaged in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Authority vehicles and highway maintenance equipment.
• Assign and reallocate work based on operational priorities, staffing levels, equipment availability, seasonal workloads, and emergency response needs.
• Direct preventive maintenance and fleet readiness programs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure vehicles and equipment receive required inspections and servicing at established intervals.
• Coordinate fleet readiness efforts for winter maintenance operations, emergency response, and other critical operational activities.
• Oversee equipment, inventory, and vendor management activities.
• Monitor inventory levels of parts, materials, tools, tires, and supplies necessary to support maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and contractors regarding warranty repairs, commercial repairs, parts procurement, and specialized maintenance services.
• Review work orders, maintenance reports, and fleet management system data to evaluate productivity, repair costs, equipment utilization, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain and review fleet management databases for work orders, warranties, recalls, preventive maintenance schedules, inventory records, and equipment history.
• Prepare reports and recommendations concerning fleet performance, equipment replacement, and maintenance program effectiveness.
• Investigate equipment failures, major breakdowns, accidents, and incidents involving Authority vehicles and equipment and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections of facilities and operations to identify safety concerns and implement corrective measures.
• Provide training, instruction, and guidance regarding proper equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety practices.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify training needs.
• May serve in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor 3 (Motor Equipment) and assume responsibility for divisional garage operations.

Description

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 3 (Motor Equipment), the incumbent is responsible for coordinating motor equipment maintenance, repair operations, preventive maintenance programs, and fleet readiness activities for multiple Section Garages and Equipment Management within the New York Division. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and repair operations.
• Oversee the activities of multiple Section Garages and subordinate Maintenance Supervisors 1 (Motor Equipment) engaged in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Authority vehicles and highway maintenance equipment.
• Assign and reallocate work based on operational priorities, staffing levels, equipment availability, seasonal workloads, and emergency response needs.
• Direct preventive maintenance and fleet readiness programs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure vehicles and equipment receive required inspections and servicing at established intervals.
• Coordinate fleet readiness efforts for winter maintenance operations, emergency response, and other critical operational activities.
• Oversee equipment, inventory, and vendor management activities.
• Monitor inventory levels of parts, materials, tools, tires, and supplies necessary to support maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and contractors regarding warranty repairs, commercial repairs, parts procurement, and specialized maintenance services.
• Review work orders, maintenance reports, and fleet management system data to evaluate productivity, repair costs, equipment utilization, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain and review fleet management databases for work orders, warranties, recalls, preventive maintenance schedules, inventory records, and equipment history.
• Prepare reports and recommendations concerning fleet performance, equipment replacement, and maintenance program effectiveness.
• Investigate equipment failures, major breakdowns, accidents, and incidents involving Authority vehicles and equipment and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections of facilities and operations to identify safety concerns and implement corrective measures.
• Provide training, instruction, and guidance regarding proper equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety practices.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify training needs.
• May serve in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor 3 (Motor Equipment) and assume responsibility for divisional garage operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:

Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment).

• NY HELPS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of first-level supervisory experience in either the maintenance and operation of a physical plant; building construction; and/or building renovation and/or repair projects.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments

This is a Unit 2, CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Our telecommuting program offers up to 20% (two days per pay period) upon completion of at least three months of satisfactory performance and appropriate approvals. Additional policy guidelines and work hours may be discussed during the interview.

Additional Pay Information

• Base Pay: $67,898 hiring rate up to $96,192 job rate
• Location Pay: $3,400
• Geographic Pay: $14,000

Eligibility For Employment

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at [e-mail] or call [phone].