Superintendent Bus Maintenance - Brentwood

Bi-State Development; Brentwood (MO); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

4 weeks PTO per year

9 onsite gyms 24/7

Free MetroLink & MetroBus access

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Bi-State Development is seeking a Superintendent of Bus Maintenance to lead a team responsible for safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transit bus maintenance. The role aligns fleet programs with compliance requirements and ensures excellent customer experience through effective leadership.

The position requires a decade of related experience, including leadership, and a Bachelor's degree in transportation or management, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience; minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred in transportation, management, or related field.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate a department of supervisors, staff, and contractors to maintain an efficient lifecycle asset management of the bus fleet.
• Develop and implement vehicle maintenance policies and programs including FTA-related activities and safety plans.
• Oversee and manage cleaning contracts for compliance and performance.
• Provide leadership to ensure safe, professional, and collaborative work environment; mentor staff.
• Make recommendations to senior management with detailed analyses to support decision making.
• Contribute to Reliability-Centered Maintenance strategy for fleet maintenance.
• Address internal/external customer complaints and take corrective actions.
• Plan and organize work programs, monitor controls, and adjust programs to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with management to expedite bus repair and servicing; plan for emergencies and changes in environment.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, and procurement of materials to support maintenance operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulatory developments affecting responsibilities.

Skills

Direct supervisory staff

Modern management techniques

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Budget preparation

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Policy and procedure development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation/management or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
• Receive a competitive salary
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• Earn 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each year
• Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually — plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Contribute to our company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
• Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Save with discounted cell phone plans

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Job Summary

The Superintendent, Bus Maintenance, is a mid-level management position responsible for supporting safe, courteous, clean, convenient, comfortable, reliable, cost-efficient, and on-time transportation for customers through effective leadership and oversight of bus maintenance. Under the direction of leadership, this role aligns fleet maintenance programs, compliance requirements, and resources to support service reliability and customer experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads department staff of employees, contractors, and other Metro departments in support of efficient lifecycle asset management of the bus fleet.
• Develops and implements vehicle maintenance policies and programs for transit vehicles, including management and support of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) related activities, including Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), Safety Management Systems (SMS), FTA Safety Bulletins and Advisories, FTA State of Good Repair, and FTA Transit Asset Management.
• Monitors and manages cleaning contracts for compliance and performance.
• Provides oversight and direction to a department of supervisors, directing maintenance and repair activities to ensure the responsible maintenance and repair of the fleet of transit vehicles.
• Develops and mentors department staff and maintains a safe, professional, collaborative work environment that supports employee performance.
• Makes verbal and written recommendations to Senior Metro Management and provides detailed analysis to support recommendations.
• Participates as a member of the maintenance committee to plan an overall Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategy for fleet maintenance.
• Takes appropriate action concerning internal and external customer complaints.
• Plans and organizes work programs, establishes and monitors controls to evaluate unit performance, and takes appropriate action to correct performance and adjust programs to meet requirements.
• Collaborates with Metro management to coordinate and expedite bus repair, maintenance, and servicing.
• Develops plans to meet unexpected situations, new developments, and changes in the business environment; prepares for emergencies; anticipates events; understands factors and conditions affecting the organization; and responds appropriately when these change.
• Plan and manage resources by preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and procuring materials and operating equipment to support maintenance operations.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws; stays abreast of legal, regulatory, and policy developments affecting areas of responsibility; and enforces legal and regulatory requirements impartially.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to direct the work of supervisory staff.
• Knowledge of modern management and supervisory techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods, materials, and analytical techniques used in a major fleet repair and overhaul facility and at station garages.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures, inventory control, technical project management, and labor relations in a union-shop environment.
• Ability to apply strong analytical skills to evaluate maintenance performance, risks, and operational needs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bus maintenance and repair activities.
• Ability to learn and apply Agency regulations and the Union contract.
• Ability to establish policies and procedures and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to prepare and administer a budget.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Work Environment

• General office conditions.
• Fleet maintenance shop and depot environments with exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment.
• Occasional use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.
• Ability to walk through maintenance facilities and yard areas, including occasional uneven surfaces.
• Ability to stand for periods of time during on-site observations.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate shop areas safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively in environments with varying noise levels.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 lbs.

Compensation

97,130.00 - 129,500.00 (Annually)

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Brentwood

Education

Minimum - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, PreferredGraduate Degree
Transportation, management, or related field.

Experience

10 years
Minimum of (10) ten years of related professional experience; minimum of (5) five years of leadership experience.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid Driver's License

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Bi-State Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Disclosure

Bi-State Development is committed to ensuring all employees are compensated fairly. The salary range provided reflects our current expectations for this position.