PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for coordination and supervision of shop personnel, preventive maintenance repair of all district vehicles, and materials procurement and oversight of transportation center repair facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- Valid Texas Driver’s License – Class A or B with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement
- Acceptable Driver License history as determined by the Texas DPS
- Air Brake Certification ASE or TASBT preferred
- ASE Automotive Certifications A1-A8 and/or Medium/Heavy Truck T1-T6 or S4, S5, S6 preferred
- ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certification preferred
- State Inspection Certification preferred
- Certified TPCA Class A and B UST Operator preferred.
Special Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to proficiently diagnose and repair all phase of vehicle maintenance including reading and comprehension of wiring schematics, comprehend computerized engine and emissions controls, use shop equipment, and establish towing procedures for district vehicles
- Ability to develop strong team approach to enhance morale and productivity
- Ability to view and conduct the business of the shop as a self-contained cost center, operated as if the shop were a for-profit business with the efficiencies that accompany a for-profit business
- Ability to supervise personnel
- Ability to troubleshoot all aspects of Class 1-7 vehicles
- Ability to operate and comprehend results of engine diagnostic software
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to conduct training and teaching sessions with technicians
- Ability to specify and purchase vehicles in the most cost effective manner for the district
- Ability to manage a medium to large fleet of buses and or vehicles (100+)
- Ability to effectively operate fleet maintenance software preferably RTA
Minimum Experience:
- Three years shop supervision of large fleet (50+)
- Working knowledge of large fleet operation
- Computer literacy in Windows, 10 Key
- Three years as service technician and/or service writer
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Promote a positive district climate through effective team building, group dynamics and change strategies
- Model ethical standards for staff, colleagues and community
- Schedule and assign all work orders to mechanics
- Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance inspection and repair program for all district vehicles
- Determine if repairs should be completed in-house or contracted to outside vendors
- Determine the best source of parts procurement at the most effective cost to the district and maintain purchasing quotes for non-bid parts
- Develop and implement a tracking method for available shop hours versus billed-out shop hours to actual repair
- Identify where efficiencies can be gained through more effective diagnosis and repair
- Assist the director in vehicle specifications, budgeting and replacement schedules for all district vehicles and equipment assigned to transportation
- Assist the Director in preparing Capitol Expense Requests
- Communicate effectively through oral and written format to shop staff and director
- Supervise daily operations of shop and parts room
- Diagnose and repair vehicles as required
- Maintain shop and adjacent areas in a clean and orderly fashion
- Teach drivers the basics of air brake systems, vehicle familiarization with each style of bus, and wheelchair ramp procedures
- Document/implement/display evidence of good judgment with regard to employee relations
- Assist in the evaluation of all shop employees
- Develop growth plan for each shop employee
- Attends seminars and professional growth meetings as requested
- Coordinate hours of operation for shop
- Performs other duties as assigned by the director of transportation, within scope of responsibility
Equipment Used:
Antifreeze recycler, fueling system, air compressors, refrigerant recycler, parts washing vat, tire changer, grinder, bus washer, radio, video cameras, scan tools, steam cleaner, welding machine, torch
Working Conditions, Physical Demands & Environmental Factors:
Modern shop conditions, subject to frequent interruptions, inclement weather conditions, continual walking and standing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying; climbing; stooping, bending kneeling and reaching; operation of power and hand tools; exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and odors. This position is regularly exposed to multiple hazards such as mechanical, electrical, and hazardous chemicals as well as working around moving objects or vehicles.
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 7- Transportation Pay Plan
Days: 240
Reports to: Director of Transportation