Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

Durham School Services; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Summit School Services is seeking a seasoned maintenance manager based in Warrenville, IL. You will direct shop activities, mentor supervisors, and drive maintenance performance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and communication skills, plus the ability to travel up to 50%. A college degree or equivalent transportation experience is preferred, with proficiency in Excel and Word; Oracle is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management experience in transportation or related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; Oracle knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control maintenance activities within the assigned area.
• Ensure asset uptime and repairs align with safety and policy requirements.
• Mentor the CSC Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Tech to meet goals.
• Develop and implement maintenance quality initiatives and improve service.
• Assist in hiring processes and vendor relationships for efficiency.
• Report on KPI and participate in audits and reviews.
• Travel up to 50% regularly to support operations.
• Maintain tooling and resources for required repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Organization

Travel 50%

Education

College degree or 4 years transportation experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Oracle

Job description

Summit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the company’s vehicle and premises/plant maintenance activities within assigned area while ensuring compliance with all state/provincial, federal, contractual and policy requirements.
• Accountable for asset availability and appropriate repair decisions to maximize asset uptime. Regular communication across all business segments to prioritize workflow and maximize equipment availability as operational dynamics fluctuate.
• Directly support, mentor and interact with the CSC Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Tech to achieve performance goals.
• Continually monitor performance and make appropriate alterations as required utilizing all available resources to meet/exceed performance goals.
• Continually review the maintenance strategy ensuring commercial viability and effective service delivery.
• Assist in development and implementation of maintenance quality initiatives and influence Operations understanding, support and achievement of goals.
• Participate in reviews/audits as required to verify compliance with all safety/maintenance Policies and Procedures.
• Assist with development of performance goals for the shop as a whole and for individuals. Create and execute action plans associated with those goals.
• Participate in screening, interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidates during the hiring process. Work with HR Recruiters, Operations as well as attend Tech Schools and career fairs to ensure company is presented as an employer of choice.
• Develop associates’ skills by ensuring participation in vendor and company led training. Share knowledge and embed best practices, company compliance procedures and policies.
• Cultivate and maintain productive supplier relationships. This includes managing volume and quality of sublet repairs, performing follow up when needed, and managing the costs associated with sublet work.
• Ensure the location is properly equipped with tooling to perform necessary repairs.
• Actively provide good employee relations ensuring effective communication and encouraging participation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Report on agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Assist with special projects/assignments as required
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager
• Other duties as assigned

The salary is $80k-$100k annually.

Qualifications

• Recognized managerial qualifications and at least 3 years management experience.
• Strong communicator / motivator.
• Strong leadership skills / experience.
• Previous budgeting experience.
• Innovative and solid problem solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Organized with the ability to multi-task
• College degree and / or 4 years of relevant transportation experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to create an environment which encourages and values input and feedback from the maintenance workforce.
• Proven ability to manage multi-level relationships and liaise effectively with Operations and Corporate Management along with strong problem solving ability to provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a range of activities associated with a large workforce which ensures efficient and effective service levels are consistently maintained. Operating within a union environment is optimal.
• Ability to critically analyze a diversity of labor management/disciplinary issues and work collaboratively with Operations and labor relations specialists to develop strategies/solutions to satisfactorily resolve concerns.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word software. Oracle familiarization a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50% regularly

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.