Supervisor Bus Maintenance - Illinois

Bi-State Development; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

4 weeks PTO per year

10 paid holidays + birthday floating

401(k) retirement plan

PSLF program eligibility

Gym access discounts

Free MetroLink/MetroBus access

Job summary

Bi-State Development Supervisor Bus Maintenance in Illinois leads the fleet maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable service. The role focuses on supervision, planning, and preventive maintenance to maximize vehicle availability and efficiency.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in auto/diesel tech, CDL readiness, and strong leadership in a union environment. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and a salary within the stated range.

Qualifications

• Requires strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with diesel technology and transit systems preferred.
• Ability to obtain CDL license and DOT medical certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of union staff, to ensure bus fleet is available for service by inspecting, planning, scheduling, and following up on maintenance and repairs.
• Develop and maintain a vehicle specific preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Highly trained and motivated work force.
• Maximize resource utilization.
• Maximize equipment availability.
• Assure equipment safety.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Develops and maintains positive public relations with emphasis on customer service. Committed to staff development and cooperative management practices.
• Supervision of union staff, to ensure the daily fueling, cleaning and parking of bus fleet.
• Ensure materials are available for maintenance and repairs by ordering parts and out of stock items as needed.

Skills

Organizational

Written communication

Oral communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Complex problem solving

Personal computer

Education

Two-year college/technical

Auto or Diesel Technology or related field

Job description

Supervisor Bus Maintenance - Illinois

Illinois Locations

Full Time

84,750.00 - 113,315.00 (Annually)

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

To effect efficient, timely repair and maintenance ofthe bus fleet so as to assure vehicle availability to meet safety and passengerservice requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in the mostcost effective manner possible

Job Responsibilities

• Supervision of union staff, to ensure bus fleet is available for service by inspecting, planning, scheduling, and following up on maintenance and repairs.
• Develop and maintain a vehicle specific preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Highly trained and motivated work force.
• Maximize resource utilization.
• Maximize equipment availability.
• Assure equipment safety.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Develops and maintains positive public relations with emphasis on customer service. Committed to staff development and cooperative management practices.
• Supervision of union staff, to ensure the daily fueling, cleaning and parking of bus fleet.
• Ensure materials are available for maintenance andrepairs by ordering parts and out of stock items as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive Knowledge of :

• Proper mechanical procedures, methods, tools, andtechniques necessary to effect proper maintenance and repair of transitbus fleet.
• Knowledge of diesel technology as it relates torepair and overhaul.
• Knowledge of transit coach mechanical systems andthe synthesis involved in the cohesive
  operationof those systems.

Skills:

• Organizational; written communication; oral communication; reading; comprehension; troubleshooting; mechanical; teaching; complex problem solving, personal computer.

Abilities:

• Ability to obtain and maintain the proper CDL license and DOT medica certification
• Ability to research and organize data to develop long-range action plan.
• Ability to react successfully to daily events while maintaining progress toward planed outcomes.
• Ability and willingness to foster a team environment within the Vehicle Maintenance Department and with other departments in the course of daily activities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands by internal and external customers.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems.
• Ability to tolerate loud noise.
• Ability to evaluate, organize and motivate union employees engaged in mechanical repair in an industrial environment.
• Ability to keep abreast of new products, procedures, and changing technology relevant to this position.
• Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software applications

Compensation:

84,750.00 - 113,315.00 (Annually)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Illinois Locations

Education:

Two-year college or technical highly desirable
Auto or Diesel Technology or related field.

Experience:

Minimum five (5) required.
Auto or Diesel Technology or related field.

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. However, final base salary or offer may vary depending on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, business needs, and budgetary considerations.