Supervisor, Service Garage

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis–Saint Paul area seeks a Service Garage Supervisor for the Bus Maintenance division to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across shifts, train staff in electrical, mechanical, and safety areas, and coordinate interdepartmental work flow.

The role requires supervising and directing mechanics and support staff, ensuring vehicle readiness, enforcing safety policies, and managing schedules and discipline as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Strong mechanical knowledge across transmissions, engines, brakes, welding and fleet upkeep.
• Formal safety training and ability to enforce EEO/harassment-free workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates mechanical work for an assigned shift, including cleaning and routine maintenance, to ensure vehicle availability for scheduled service.
• Plans preventive and corrective maintenance for the following day(s) and tracks vehicle history.
• Assigns and inspects work of mechanical personnel and provides direction to technicians and helpers.
• Identifies priority situations and makes timely safety-related decisions affecting passengers and operations.
• Creates work orders and performs data entry and related computer tasks.
• Enforces EEO and harassment-free workplace policies and communicates goals with the manager.
• Coordinates scheduling of vacations and time off, handling forms for leave, FMLA, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety training

Education

High school diploma/GED

Diesel mechanics program (2 years)

Job description

This posting is open continuously. However, it may close any time after August 31, 2026.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and prior to COVID provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

Metro Transit's Bus Maintenance Division is responsible for providing safe, clean and dependable buses to meet peak system requirements of approximately 900 buses plus the maintenance of all support vehicles (Pool cars, Supervisors cars/vans, tow trucks, Facilities Dept. trucks, Rail support vehicles, etc.) and equipment (powered sweepers, scrubbers, forklifts, small engines, etc.). Bus Maintenance is a 24/7/365 operation.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

Metro Transit is seeking aService Garage Supervisor for our Bus Maintenance department. In the position you will supervise preventive and corrective maintenance during a designated shift; Provide training in electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, transmissions, engines, welding, fleet appearance, brake systems, manufacturing or parts and rebuilding, and safety; Coordinate work between shifts and between various departments within and outside Metro Transit.

NOTE: This position will require flexibility with location and schedule. Typical hours are second or third shift with either Saturday or Sunday off. Garage location is assigned based on department needs. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

This posting will establish an 8-month eligibility list for current and future Service Garage Supervisor openings.

What you would do in this job:

• Coordinates mechanical work for an assigned shift, including cleaning and routine maintenance, to ensure the availability of vehicles for scheduled service.
• Plans preventive and corrective maintenance for the following day(s). Tracks and monitors vehicle history.
• Assigns and inspects work of mechanical personnel.
• Identifies priority situations and makes timely decisions that may affect the safety of employees and passengers or the operation of Metro Transit vehicles.
• Provides work direction to mechanic technicians, skilled helpers, helpers and cleaners.
• Creates work orders and performs data entry and other computer-related work.
• Enforces EEO and harassment-free workplace policies.
• Communicates strategies, concerns and goals with the manager.
• Administers discipline as well as corrective action to employees.
• Coordinates the scheduling of employee vacations and other time off and ensures employees fill out forms for vacations, FMLA, sick leave, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Any of the following combinations of experience in engine or heavy truck maintenance including tune-ups, transmission checks, and general repair including at least one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience:

• High school diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.
• Two (2) year vocational program in diesel mechanics with six (6) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.

License Requirement: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.