Transit Fleet Maintenance Manager

Confidentiel; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis in Minneapolis seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead a comprehensive vehicle and facility maintenance program, ensuring a safe, reliable fleet of buses and vans. You will oversee shop staff, implement preventive maintenance, and collaborate with operations to maximize vehicle readiness while maintaining cost controls.

Responsibilities include safety policy enforcement, PMI audits, contractor coordination, and ongoing process improvement. Ability to travel <5% is required.

Qualifications

• 7 years of vehicle maintenance experience.
• 4+ years maintenance supervisory experience in public transportation.
• Degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Mechanical school certificate and ASE certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance/inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shop safety policies are implemented and safe working environment maintained.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager to maximize vehicle readiness.
• Implement detailed preventive maintenance programs compliant with standards.
• Meet maintenance-related contract performance standards and budgets.
• Direct operations considering maintenance P&L and contractual requirements.
• Use performance metrics to manage productivity and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure PMI audits and policy compliance; lead root-cause analyses.
• Supervise mechanics and shop staff; hold toolbox meetings.
• Hire, discipline, train, and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee outside vendors and inventory controls; schedule fleet maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree (preferred)

High School/GED diploma

Mechanical certification / ASE (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vehicle maintenance software

Inventory management software

Job description

Keolis in Minneapolis seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead a comprehensive vehicle and facility maintenance program, ensuring a safe, reliable fleet of buses and vans. You will oversee shop staff, implement preventive maintenance, and collaborate with operations to maximize vehicle readiness while maintaining cost controls.

Responsibilities include safety policy enforcement, PMI audits, contractor coordination, and ongoing process improvement. Ability to travel <5% is required.