Senior Transit Maintenance Operations Manager

MV Transportation, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all day-to-day maintenance for a fixed-route bus operation.

The role ensures contractual requirements are met, with duties including regular reporting and budget oversight for the maintenance program. The Maintenance Manager will lead maintenance teams, ensure vehicles are properly inspected and repaired, and maintain accurate fleet records.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience, with minimum three years managing maintenance operations of equivalent size and scope.
• Four-year or advanced college degree in a related major is preferred.
• Experience managing preventative and corrective maintenance programs for transit fleets including coordination across multiple shifts.
• ACE Master Technician Certification in the H series plus either A or B series with a minimum of two additional L-Series Certifications.
• L3 series certification is highly desirable.
• CDL Class A license with air brake endorsement is required.
• DOT Periodic Inspection Certification and OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification within six months of contract start date.
• Demonstrated ability to direct technicians, train staff and manage performance outcomes.
• Budget, parts inventory management, and adherence to DOT, OSHA, and transit program safety policies.
• Experience with maintenance of all-electric or diesel-hybrid buses is highly desirable.
• Ability to interface with client and manage relationships across shifts.
• Track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
• Prioritize and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
• Manage financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Strong written and oral communication across all staff levels; proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Technical experience with fixed route transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of audits and PM schedules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client's maintenance standards are achieved.
• Ensure all vehicles assigned are inspected, maintained, and repaired while minimizing downtime.
• Manage direct reports responsibly.
• Maintain fleet maintenance records accordingly.

Skills

Maintenance management

CDL Class A

OSHA 30

DOT compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Four-year degree preferred

Job description

MV Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all day-to-day maintenance for a fixed-route bus operation.

The role ensures contractual requirements are met, with duties including regular reporting and budget oversight for the maintenance program. The Maintenance Manager will lead maintenance teams, ensure vehicles are properly inspected and repaired, and maintain accurate fleet records.