Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman II Garages

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

New Jersey Transit is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman II for the Oradell Garage and nearby facilities. The role oversees a maintenance team, ensuring safe, clean, and ready vehicles for pull-out, with location details discussed in interview.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3 years of bus or automotive maintenance experience, plus strong communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in bus or automotive maintenance.
• Technical knowledge with computers.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees on assigned shifts, including assigning and reviewing work to ensure sufficient, clean, and safe vehicles are available for pull-out.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Foremen and Transportation staff at the garage, Control Center, and Bus garages to ensure road calls are properly handled and pull-outs go smoothly.
• Monitors workforce at assigned locations to coordinate maintenance activities and clean-up activities and to ensure equipment is inspected in accordance with NJ TRANSIT maintenance standards.
• Supervises stock room, authorizes special orders, issues materials, and ensures security and accurate stock accounting.
• Trains, counsels, and motivates staff to maintain and improve productivity.
• Enforces work rules, safety, and cleanliness standards, and monitors the condition of the facility and equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring the timeliness and completeness of the revenue collection system, including proper vaulting procedures and reporting procedures.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Computer literacy

Communications skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman II Garages

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Summary

The position below presents an exciting opportunity to supervise a maintenance team at one of our garages at the Oradell Garage and or a garage within proximity.Location will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Supervises employees on assigned shifts, including assigning, and reviewing work to ensure sufficient, clean, and safe vehicles are available for pull-out.

Coordinates with other Maintenance Foremen and Transportation staff at the garage, the Control Center, and Bus garages to ensure that road calls are properly handled and that pull-outs go smoothly.

Monitors workforce at assigned locations to coordinate maintenance activities and clean-up activities and to ensure equipment is inspected in accordance with NJ TRANSIT maintenance standards.

Supervises stock room, authorizes special orders, issues materials, and ensures security and accurate stock accounting.

Trains, counsels, and motivates staff to maintain and improve productivity.

Enforces work rules, safety, and cleanliness standards, and monitors the condition of the facility and equipment.

Responsible for monitoring the timeliness and completeness of the revenue collection system, including proper vaulting procedures and reporting procedures.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three (3) years of applied experience in bus or automotive maintenance .

Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

Knowledge and experience in automotive maintenance of vehicles.

Technical knowledge working on computers .

Excellent written and communication skills .

Preferred:

Supervisory experience

Fast-paced garage/warehouse work environment .

Work independently with minimal supervision .

Exposure to equipment, machinery/vehicles, chemicals, and other hazardous materials.

Garages are highly noisy/ loud, contain dirt and dust, and are always open with exposure to extreme temperatures during different seasons .

Physical Demands and Other Conditions:

Perform tasks that may include heavy physical labor such as lifting and carrying heavy items.

Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel, and bend throughout the workday .

Must be able to pass NJ TRANSIT’s pre-employment physical.

NJ TRANSIT Bus Garages are open 24/7 and 365 days, shifts and schedules can vary, and may include nights, weekends, and holidays as required or assigned.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department ofTransportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.The DOT Drugand Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for anyreason. It is unacceptablefor any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulationsto use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBDoils, teas, etc. T he use of recreational and medicalmarijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9018
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 455 New Milford Avenue, Oradell, NJ, 07649, US (On-site)
• Internal Job Display this job to both to employees as well as to external candidates.