Transit Maintenance Supervisor

Madison, City of (WI); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Metro Transit Maintenance Team as a leader overseeing the maintenance of transit vehicles. This full-time role involves managing a diverse staff, ensuring efficient operations, and fostering an inclusive workplace. Ideal candidates will have technical experience in automotive repair and strong leadership skills. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of combined technical experience, including leadership.
• Expertise in heavy equipment, automotive repair, or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, direct, and evaluate activities of a team maintaining transit vehicles.
• Schedule and supervise all repairs and maintenance of Metro-owned vehicles.
• Train and evaluate apprentice mechanics and new personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Relevant education in heavy equipment, automotive, or engineering fields

Job description

Join the Metro Transit Maintenance Team!

We are looking for a leader who has the following qualifications and skills:

• Commitment to building an inclusive and equity-focused workplace, fostering engaged and effective teams
• Ability to problem-solve and assist mechanics with troubleshooting, including diagnosing problems using computers
• Effective leadership skills for managing a large, diverse staff
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and organize work efficiently

Position Overview

This is an exciting full-time role involving overseeing, directing, and evaluating the activities of a team engaged in maintaining transit vehicles and equipment. Our fleet includes diesel, hybrid, electric, and articulated buses. Responsibilities include planning and maintaining work schedules according to established procedures. Employees operate independently under the supervision of Transit Maintenance Managers.

Note: This position may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, trans, nonbinary persons, and individuals with disabilities. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, including those from non-traditional education pathways and transferable skills. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core to our community.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise all repairs and maintenance of Metro-owned vehicles
• Assign employees to road calls
• Monitor and direct bus servicing and special assignments
• Manage the Maintenance radio communications
• Plan, supervise, and control maintenance activities and staff
• Investigate grievances and misconduct, and determine disciplinary actions
• Address complaints and recommend solutions
• Train and evaluate apprentice mechanics and new personnel

Operation Oversight

• Review vehicle inspection findings and direct repairs
• Assist in troubleshooting and parts requisition
• Provide guidance on complex repairs, especially technical mechanical or electrical systems
• Manage the Maintenance Office, including record-keeping and reporting
• Ensure building security and monitor building systems
• Supervise snow removal and emergency repairs

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of combined technical experience (including at least one year in a leadership role), with expertise in heavy equipment, automotive repair, or similar fields, and one year of computer experience. Alternatively, two (2) years of relevant education in heavy equipment, automotive, or engineering fields may substitute for one year of technical experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License
• Ability to work on-site, lift up to 30 lbs., and respond to emergency situations
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

The City of Madison is committed to providing excellent customer service to all residents and visitors, with a focus on multicultural communities.