Supervisor, Service Garage

Metropolitan Council; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit division in Minnesota is seeking a Service Garage Supervisor for the Bus Maintenance department. You will supervise preventive and corrective maintenance during a designated shift and coordinate work between shifts and departments.

Typical hours are second or third shift with either Saturday or Sunday off; residence in Minnesota or Wisconsin is required. The role offers opportunities for training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, transmissions, engines,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 8 years of experience, includes 1 year supervisory experience.
• Two-year vocational program in diesel mechanics with 6 years of experience, includes 1 year supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, HVAC and electrical systems.
• Experience supervising and training mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical work for an assigned shift to ensure vehicle availability.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance and track vehicle history.
• Assign and inspect the work of mechanical personnel.
• Enforce safety and EEO policies.
• Communicate strategies and goals with the manager.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy truck maintenance

Supervisory leadership

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Data entry

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma/GED with 8 years experience

Diesel mechanics vocational program with 6 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

WHO WE ARE

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.

METRO TRANSIT

Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, employing more than 3,000 people. Prior to COVID, it provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as resources for carpooling, vanpools, walking, and biking in the Twin Cities.

BUS MAINTENANCE DIVISION

The division provides safe, clean, and dependable buses to meet peak system requirements of approximately 900 buses. We also maintain all support vehicles and equipment, operating as a 24/7/365 operation.

SERVICE GARAGE SUPERVISOR

Metro Transit is seeking a Service Garage Supervisor for our Bus Maintenance department. In this role you will supervise preventive and corrective maintenance during a designated shift, provide training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, transmissions, engines, welding, fleet appearance, brake systems, and manufacturing or parts and rebuilding, and coordinate work between shifts and various departments within and outside Metro Transit.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate mechanical work for an assigned shift, including cleaning and routine maintenance, to ensure vehicle availability for scheduled service.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance for the following day(s) and track and monitor vehicle history.
• Assign and inspect the work of mechanical personnel.
• Identify priority situations and make timely decisions that may affect the safety of employees and passengers or the operation of Metro Transit vehicles.
• Provide work direction to mechanic technicians, skilled helpers, helpers and cleaners.
• Create work orders and perform data entry and other computer-related work.
• Enforce EEO and harassment‑free workplace policies.
• Communicate strategies, concerns, and goals with the manager.
• Administer discipline and corrective action to employees.
• Coordinate the scheduling of employee vacations and other time off and ensure employees fill out required forms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any of the following combinations of experience in engine or heavy truck maintenance, including tune‑ups, transmission checks, and general repair, with 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience in assigning and overseeing work of employees in a related field within the last ten (10) years.
• Experience training employees in mechanical systems.
• Experience performing technical work on heavy‑duty vehicles, coordinating work for a large fleet of heavy‑duty equipment.
• Experience diagnosing electrical and/or mechanical systems and/or completing electrical/mechanical system certificates (such as ASE).
• Experience interpreting and applying bargaining unit contracts, including contract administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or another Windows-based environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to building diversity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of diesel engines, automatic transmissions control systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and DC electricity.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems; principles of analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuitry, and associated mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, testing and inspection methods/tools, and welding.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in electrical/electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment; determine repair; and perform electronic fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Ability to understand and interpret the Metro Transit union contract.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of subordinates or coworkers.
• Ability to demonstrate a good work record.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to maintain tact, courtesy and cooperation in dealings with others where the primary purpose is the exchange of information.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled at analyzing and resolving problems.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Windows-based environments.

BENEFITS & SUPPORT

• Opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• Encouragement of employee skill development through on‑site training and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Union/Grade: Transit Managers and Supervisors (TMSA)/Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests.

Work Environment: Work is frequently performed in a normal office environment but may require occasional outdoor work with exposure to weather conditions. May require local in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel by air for training and conferences. Work may involve exposure to moving parts or equipment, wet, humid conditions, high or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibrations, electrical shock and loud noise.

Physical Requirements: The position requires speaking, hearing, reading and writing; frequent smelling; vision requirements (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, color discrimination). Requires strength and manual dexterity to handle mechanical tools and equipment, regularly lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. May require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning, twisting or bending at waist.

EEO STATEMENT

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.