Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman II Garages

NJ TRANSIT; Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

Retirement Plans

401(a) employer contribution

401(k) company match

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a maintenance team at one of our garages, including the Washington Township location. Location details will be discussed during the interview process.

You will supervise shifts, coordinate with the control center and other staff, and ensure safe, efficient pull-outs while maintaining high standards of safety and workflow across our garage operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of applied experience in bus or automotive maintenance.
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance of vehicles.
• Technical knowledge working on computers.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees on assigned shifts, including assigning and reviewing work for safe vehicle pull-outs.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Foremen, Control Center, and bus garages to ensure smooth pull-outs.
• Monitors workforce to coordinate maintenance and clean‑up per NJ TRANSIT standards.
• Supervises stock room, authorizes orders, and ensures stock security and accuracy.
• Trains, counsels, and motivates staff to boost productivity.
• Enforces safety, cleanliness, and work rules; monitors facility/equipment condition.
• Monitors revenue collection procedures and reporting, including vaulting.

Skills

Automotive maintenance knowledge

Technical knowledge with computers

Excellent written and communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Washington Township location 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

Required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in automotive maintenance of vehicles
• Technical knowledge working on computers
• Excellent written and communication skills

Preferred

• Diesel experience
• Supervisory experience

Working Environment

• 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
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• 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 of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.