Senior Fleet Maintenance Lead – Transit Bus Ops

MV Transportation, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead day-to-day maintenance for our California bus operation. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on expertise in diagnosing and repairing vehicles to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate brings five years as a journey-level mechanic with at least three years supervising ten or more technicians, and holds a valid Class B license with Passenger endorsement along with a medical certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years journey level mechanic experience
• Minimum three years managing maintenance supervision of ten or more mechanics
• Legally licensed to operate a bus in California with Class B and Passenger endorsement plus a valid medical certificate
• Experience directing 10+ fleet personnel (technicians/service workers/cleaners)
• Experience in passenger transportation environments preferred
• Ability to interface with client and track parts inventories, vendors and suppliers
• Ability to manage work schedules, projects and assignments and financial aspects of fleet maintenance
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s maintenance standards are achieved
• Systematically inspect, maintain, and repair all vehicles under this agreement to minimize downtime
• Manage direct reports responsibly
• Maintain fleet maintenance records accordingly

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Scheduling

Financial management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team management

Education

Class B license with Passenger endorsement

Medical certificate

ASE or manufacturer certifications

Job description

MV Transportation is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead day-to-day maintenance for our California bus operation. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on expertise in diagnosing and repairing vehicles to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate brings five years as a journey-level mechanic with at least three years supervising ten or more technicians, and holds a valid Class B license with Passenger endorsement along with a medical certificate.