Director of Maintenance
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Job Location:
Shreveport, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
Division/Department: ADMINISTRATION
Reports To: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the general management of SporTrans Maintenance Department including the hiring training and supervision of shop foremen mechanics cleaners utility workers and support staff. Plans organizes supervises and maintains a high quality maintenance repair inspection and preventative maintenance program for company fleet of 100 vehicles including 35 & 40ft buses; paratransit; on-demand; and support vehicles buildings; CNG Fueling Station; grounds and equipment including bus shelters and 1500 stops. Develops and implements policies and procedures for bus and vehicle repairs cleaning servicing maintenance training and related operation activities; Develops implements and oversees maintenance employee training program. Works with management to develop department budget; recommends capital improvements including preparation of equipment specifications and prepares specifications for all materials and supplies subject to bid. Participates in regularly evaluating departmental/company hiring practices and implements strategies to address underutilization. Properly identify EEO related issues addresses and/or reports discriminatory actions witnessed.
Division/Department: ADMINISTRATION
Reports To: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the general management of SporTrans Maintenance Department including the hiring training and supervision of shop foremen mechanics cleaners utility workers and support staff. Plans organizes supervises and maintains a high quality maintenance repair inspection and preventative maintenance program for company fleet of 100 vehicles including 35 & 40ft buses; paratransit; on-demand; and support vehicles buildings; CNG Fueling Station; grounds and equipment including bus shelters and 1500 stops. Develops and implements policies and procedures for bus and vehicle repairs cleaning servicing maintenance training and related operation activities; Develops implements and oversees maintenance employee training program. Works with management to develop department budget; recommends capital improvements including preparation of equipment specifications and prepares specifications for all materials and supplies subject to bid. Participates in regularly evaluating departmental/company hiring practices and implements strategies to address underutilization. Properly identify EEO related issues addresses and/or reports discriminatory actions witnessed.
- Plans directs and coordinates all activities of the Maintenance Department.
- Develops maintains and administers a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all vehicles buildings and grounds. Coordinates and monitors scheduled inspections repairs and maintenance for compliance.
- Directs and coordinates work assignments of administrative support staff employees shop foreman and all employees engaged in servicing and repair of the company vehicle fleet equipment maintaining and repairing physical structures of building bus shelters and stops and maintaining the grounds.
- Develops maintains and manages companys fleet replacement schedule program for all of its vehicles and makes recommendations to management of fleet replacement needs.
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions and includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Insures compliance with all local federal and state laws and regulations related to the maintenance and repair of vehicles are met.
- Insures shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.
- Works with management to develop department annual operating and capital budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Monitors records and maintains report of expenses and analyzes purchase and repair cost to control expenditures to stay within budget.
DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of RTA Fleet Management Software
Intermediate MS office suite skills
Type 50 words per minute
Ten key 150 characters per minute
Have above average math skills
Ability to recognize patterns in spreadsheets and databases
Candidates that are interviewed will perform a ten key and typing test to verify skill levels
Ability to interact in a positive manner within a strongly diverse workforce.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
College Degree or its equivalent
MUST be able to walk kneel bend push and/or pull to complete moderate to heavy lifting when necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
SporTran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SporTran provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements SporTran complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Compensation: $0.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
SporTran Shreveport Transit Management, Inc. operates the SporTran public transit system for Shreveport and Bossier City. We provide fixed route bus service and ADA paratransit service through our LiftLine brand. Buses and vans operate from approximately 5:00am to 1:30am Monday-Saturd ... View more
