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Salary: USD 90,000 - 105,000 / annual
Via Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join its Operations team in Montgomery, Alabama. In this role, you will supervise and perform complex technical and administrative work overseeing the maintenance program for servicing, maintenance, and repair of all transit equipment and property. You'll be an active member of the maintenance team, working hands-on to ensure vehicles and equipment operate successfully and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service, overhaul, and repair all transit equipment and property; evaluate problems, write work orders, and assign/prioritize work
- Manage the full employee lifecycle for drivers: scheduling, PTO approvals, timesheet approvals for payroll, daily inquiries, performance conversations, and policy adherence
- Inspect work in progress and upon completion; inspect tools and equipment for condition and proper use; approve stock orders for parts; maintain detailed records
- Direct and coordinate administrative activities for system equipment and property maintenance; help prepare and oversee the maintenance budget
- Provide technical advice to mechanics; determine need and feasibility of major repairs with focus on safety and cost-effectiveness; train, coach, and mentor staff
- Direct and coordinate ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of equipment supplies and spare parts inventory
- Diagnose and perform repairs including engine defects, transmission defects, electrical defects, and preventative maintenance
- Build strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and stakeholders, including central Via teams
This is an in-person position requiring 5 days per week on-site. The role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, Saturdays, and extended hours as business needs arise.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years hands-on mechanical work experience; 3 years supervisory experience preferred/required
- Vocational automotive training strongly preferred
- ASE Automobile Service Master Technician Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck or Transit Bus (required)
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- At least 25 years old
- Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check
- Proficiency with maintenance software, Google Suite, and email
- Self-starter who is proactive and comfortable taking on high responsibility
- Hands-on leader comfortable working on the floor alongside the team
- Strong project manager eager to create and refine operational processes
- Outgoing and sociable leader skilled at professional communication with diverse backgrounds
- Comfortable prioritizing and working on multiple initiatives with various stakeholders
