VP, Vehicle Maintenance & Transit Operations

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a senior executive to plan, direct, and coordinate the principal planning and operating functions of the Bus and Rail Maintenance operations, programs, activities and personnel. This role balances budget targets with ridership goals and elevates customer focus while reducing safety problems through improved security and fewer service delays.

The position requires extensive executive-level management, strong leadership, and the ability to interact with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of experience implementing vehicle maintenance programs, of which five (5) years is in a supervisory or management role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess extensive managerial experience at the executive level.
• Must maintain Rail Safety and Incident Commander cards.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the programs, procedures and objectives to ensure high quality bus and rail maintenance services are provided in a safe, efficient and expeditious manner.
• Establishes and executes programs to meet Authority objectives and develops an organization that will hold accountable and effectively administer the responsibilities and functions of Maintenance areas.
• Confers with and assists the Chief Transit Officer in formulating longer‑term goals and objectives and in the administration of policies and programs.
• Develops and administers a uniform concept of management ensuring that personnel within each of the divisions possess a comprehensive understanding of assigned responsibilities.
• Coordinates all bus and rail maintenance operations activities to insure peak service levels are met twice a day.
• Responsible for maintaining sufficient security levels in order to protect customers, employees and facilities.
• Meets and interfaces with the public and the media as well as various levels of management from other transit jurisdictions and representatives from various governmental agencies and develops and fosters relationships which will be beneficial to the Authority.
• Keeps Chief Transit Officer, Mechanical Officers and General Managers apprised of information and performance indicators relative to special projects, plans and programs as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and advancements within the areas of Bus and Rail Maintenance.
• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Team building

Strategic planning

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a senior executive to plan, direct, and coordinate the principal planning and operating functions of the Bus and Rail Maintenance operations, programs, activities and personnel. This role balances budget targets with ridership goals and elevates customer focus while reducing safety problems through improved security and fewer service delays.

The position requires extensive executive-level management, strong leadership, and the ability to interact with