Director, Maintenance Operations - Los Angeles, United States - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC)
PTSC is an equal employment opportunity employer

Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No:

Job Title:
DIRECTOR, MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (
BUS FLEET MAINTENANCE)

Specialty:

BUS FLEET MAINTENANCE

Closing Date:13-JUN-24

Salary Grade:
H1P

Salary Range:
$120,993 - $151,216 - $181,459

External/Internal:

EXTERNAL

Basic Function

Oversees and manages all aspects of the equipment maintenance activities of a maintenance division or specialized maintenance operation; plans, develops, establishes, and prioritizes the work of the division to help meet the goals and objectives of Metro's vision and mission and to ensure employee and public safety and transit operations reliability.

Example Of Duties

Develops goals, establishes priorities, and directs the work of the staff and equipment maintenance operations
Develops short, mid, and longrange strategies to achieve goals
Conducts special planning and operational projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs
Administers safety, quality assurance, and vehicle preventive maintenance programs
Projects division expenditures to assist in departmental budget calculations
Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
Maintains training program for assigned staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
Meets with other managers to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures
Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area; monitors annual expenditures
Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates
Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
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

Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties
Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis.

A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor′s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

Five years of relevant managementlevel experience in fleet maintenance; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQ's) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are
not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQ's will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQ's will not automatically be selected.- Experience implementing transit bus fleet maintenance programs that require large daily rollout activities with demanding service requirements

Experience overseeing maintenance activities for a fleet with various types of vehicles (i.e. natural gas fuels, alternative fuel systems, and/or electric drive systems)
Experience implementing transit bus fleet maintenance programs requiring large daily rollout activities with demanding service requirements
Experience overseeing maintenance activities for a fleet with various types of vehicles (i.e. natural gas fuels, alternative fuel systems, and/or electric drive systems)
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems
Experience overseeing the following activities in a union environment: management, safety and environmental sustainability, bus and facility maintenance regulatory compliance, and labor relations

Knowledge:

Theories, principles, and practices of fleet maintenance
Mechanical systems and concepts
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance of public transit systems
Public agency procurement processes and contract administration
Modern management theory
Skills:
Overseeing the operations of an equipment maintenance department
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Troubleshooting essential areas
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