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Transit Maintenance Supervisor

City of Madison Wisconsin
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**UPDATED POSTING TO RELFECT A SALARY INCREASE AS OF 7/7/24**

 Join the Metro Transit Maintenance Team!  We are looking for a leader who has the following:

 

  • Commitment to building an inclusive and equity focused workplace, which includes engaged and effective teams
  • Ability to problem solve and assist mechanics with difficult troubleshooting, including but not limited to diagnosing problems using computers
  • Ability to effectively lead  a large, diverse staff
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize and organize

 

This is an exciting full-time position in overseeing, directing and evaluating the activities of a group of workers engaged in the maintenance of transit vehicles and equipment. Metro has diesel and hybrid buses and a growing fleet of electric and articulated buses. The work also involves planning and maintaining work schedules in accordance with general instructions and established procedures. Employees in this class operate independently under the general supervision of the Transit Maintenance Managers.


 

NOTE: Work in this position can include shifts with evening, weekend and holiday hours. 

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

 

 The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

 

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision

  • Schedule and supervise all repairs and maintenance of Metro owned vehicles.
  • Assign employees to all road calls.
  • Monitor and direct the servicing of buses and direct special assignments.
  • Monitor and answer the Maintenance radio.
  • Plan, supervise, schedule, direct and control the activities of employees engaged in the maintenance, cleaning, servicing, and repair of transit vehicles.
  • Investigate and resolve grievances, conduct misconduct hearings, determine and assess disciplinary actions.
  • Investigate complaints and recommend solutions.
  • Set up and train apprentice mechanics and evaluate progress. Instruct new personnel in operating policies and procedures.

 

Operation Oversight

  • Review all vehicle problems identified during inspection and direct their correction. Log and write repair orders.
  • Assist in mechanical trouble shooting as needed. Assist with requisition of parts.
  • Provide advice and specific direction for repair of the more difficult aspects of the work, especially the overhaul, or replacement of the more technical mechanical or electrical systems.
  • Manage the Maintenance Office, including answering phones and assigning emergency and scheduled overtime.  Maintain records and prepare reports. Participate in the keeping of ongoing records on vehicle usage, preventive maintenance, warranties, and related activities.
  • Perform building security and building equipment functions.  Monitor and ensure proper building security regularly.
  • Monitor building heating and ventilation.
  • Supervise snow removal.
  • Supervise emergency building equipment repairs and report non-emergency building and equipment defects to the Building & Grounds Unit.

Perform related work as required. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three (3) years combined experience in the following, with at least one (1) year being technical experience and at least one (1) year in a leadership role:
    • Technical experience with heavy equipment, automotive repair/maintenance or scheduler, service writing, agricultural or other large equipment/parts or other similar technical experience; AND
    • Leadership, supervisory and/or training experience involving the monitoring, guiding, coaching or scheduling of a group. This could be gained in an employment, volunteer or community setting.
    • One (1) year computer experience related to the duties of the position

-OR-

  • Two (2) years education in heavy equipment, automotive, engineering or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of technical experience.

 

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.

For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the class specification.

 

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class B Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and passenger endorsements. The successful candidate will receive training for the appropriate CDL permit and license. A condition of continued employment is passage of the skills portion of the test and obtaining the required operator's license by completion of the initial training period. The CDL must be maintained while employed.


 

 

You can look at study information that will be covered in class online.

Appropriate sections to study/exams to take:

  • B/C General Knowledge
  • Restrictions – Air Brakes
  • Endorsements – P (Transporting Passengers)

Physical Requirements:

Employees in this classification must be able to stand/sit and use a computer for long periods of time, and physically access the bus garage and maintenance areas of multiple locations, including going up and down stairs and walking long distances through the building. Employees must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. with equipment assistance. Employees are expected to respond to emergency situations to ensure that the maintenance/garage areas are clear.  Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.

 

Employees in this position must work on site.