Maintenance Manager - Lafayette, United States - New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Description

Salary: $70, $106,073.00 Annually

Location : LA 70119, LA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Bus,Para&NRMaint

Opening Date: 10/18/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Non-Represented Employment Opportunity

This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a qualified list of candidates.
This classification is at-will, and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Our transit services bring hard-working commuters to their jobs, students to their schools, and fun seekers to entertainment, shopping areas, and restaurants. We provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, taking them to and from their hotels to historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTA's system includes 5 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year.

REPORTS TO
Director of Bus Maintenance

TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB
Assistant Manager Maintenance
Manager of Inventory Control
Statistical Clerk Maintenance
Supervisor AM/PM
Supervisor Body Repair
Supervisor Hostler

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and manages a team and/or management processes including the full range of management duties
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and appraises employees (performance evaluations) on their productivity
• Delegates and oversees the daily workflow of the department
• Motivates, guides, mentors, and coaches employees on their development
• Recommends to senior management internal promotions and changes including discipline and terminations of employees by company policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned

JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Manager supervises the staff in the maintenance and repair of public transit vehicles to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations and safety.
Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions upon request

• Plans, organizes, schedules, and assigns preventive and remedial maintenance work for buses and automobiles or equipment production lines
• Develops and maintains computer and manual files for payroll, attendance, project budgets, and vehicle service; prepares daily reports
• Implements and maintains safety programs
• Ensures compliance and promotes aspects of the Environmental Management System to employees and coworkers
• Conducts meetings on safety, tool uses, equipment upgrade projects, and other related topics
• Investigates and reports accidents and injuries
• Follows up on ordered parts, equipment, and supplies, and administers warranty claims
• Counsels subordinates on compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conducts first-level disciplinary and grievance hearings
• Analyzes component failures, identifies problems, plans repair and replacement schedules, and provides assistance to staff to remedy problems
• Reviews Operator defect cards and sets the priority for repairs
• Conducts meetings to determine user needs
• Prepares various reports, develops presentations, and manages special development projects
• Supervises and trains subordinates
• Accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of RTA's safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Approves completed work/repairs
• Plans, organizes and coordinates service preparation activities for new buses
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of RTA are carried out

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or a related field;

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's duties

EXPERIENCE
Four (4) to seven (7) years of relevant experience performing work in the repair and maintenance or procurement of vehicles and equipment, including a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at or above the leader level

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS

A valid Louisiana Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Must submit to a criminal background check, the results of which must meet hiring criteria for the role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. RTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• High noise environment
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
• Exposure to weather, physical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards
• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)

This is a designated Safety Sensitive Position Covered under USDOT(Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regulations). Drug and Alcohol Testing is conducted using FTA regulations.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

NORTA is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on job-related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Theories and practices of repair and maintenance of transit vehicles, including engines, parts, components, and electrical systems of diesel, gasoline, and alternate fuel vehicles
• Safe and proper use of tools and equipment
• Accident investigation procedures and practices
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the maintenance, repair, and procurement of public transit vehicles
• Project planning and budgeting techniques
• Principles of supervision
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring work of an equipment maintenance work unit
• Reading and understanding schematics
• Interacting professionally with various levels of RTA employees and outside representatives
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Exercise judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations
• Develop and maintain files for payroll, attendance, and budgets
• Operate computers, Maintenance and Material Management program terminals, and diagnostic equipment
• Meet productivity demands
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Supervise subordinates
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Company Benefits

Insurance Coverage:
Available Health, with no waiting period and Life choices are:

United Health Care
Traditional 80/20 health plan as well as 60/40 health plan
High Deductible Health Plan
Dental Coverage - Available with no waiting period
Vision Coverage - Available with no waiting period

Group Life Insurance
Company paid life insurance and AD&D at one times your salary
UNITED HEALTHCARE
Supplemental Life insurance - Coverages include employee, spouse & child(ren)

UNUM
Short and Long Term Disability - Administrative Personnel

Flexible Spending Plan: (FSA/Dependent Care FSA) Employee funded flex spending plan. This plan is funded through payroll deduction, before taxes which reduces your taxable income.

Employee Assisted Program: 24/7confidential consultation and counseling at no extra cost.

Retirement Savings: Mass Mutual Retirement Savings Plan 457b deferred compensation plan with a 50% employer match, up to a 5% max.

Company Paid Holidays: Thirteen (13) paid holidays - 12 designated and 1 floating per year

Paid Time Off: Full time employees accrue PTO based on their length of service with RTA on a bi-weekly basis.