Transit Bus Fleet Maintenance Director

Bi--state-Development-Agenc; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage from day one

PTO 4 weeks per year

Paid holidays + floating birthday

401(k) retirement plan

Unum supplemental benefits

Wellness program with health screening

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PSLF eligible

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bi-State Development in Brentwood seeks a Superintendent, Bus Maintenance, a mid-level manager 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 leadership, align fleet maintenance programs, compliance requirements, and resources to support service reliability and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in transportation, management, or a related field.
• 10 years of related professional experience; minimum of 5 years in leadership.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in fleet maintenance and union environments.
• Strong communication and budgeting skills.

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 including FTA-related activities (PTASP, SMS, Safety Bulletins, 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 fleet upkeep.
• Develops and mentors department staff and maintains a safe, professional work environment.
• Makes recommendations to Senior Metro Management with detailed analyses.
• Plans and organizes work programs and budgets to meet requirements.
• Collaborates with Metro management to coordinate bus repair and servicing.
• Develops plans for emergencies and changes in the business environment.

Skills

Staff leadership

Analytical skills

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Fleet maintenance

Project management

Communication

Union experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Management or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Bi-State Development in Brentwood seeks a Superintendent, Bus Maintenance, a mid-level manager 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 leadership, align fleet maintenance programs, compliance requirements, and resources to support service reliability and customer experience.