Assistant Manager - Vehicle Maintenance
Location
Everett, WA | United States
Job description
As an Assistant Manager of Vehicle Maintenance, you will have the responsibility and authority for decision making and control of daily operations in assigned areas of the Vehicle Maintenance Division. You will also work in tandem with peer Vehicle Maintenance Assistant Manager(s) to ensure adequate team support across the division. This includes supervising repairs, conducting performance reviews, and creating work schedules, among other work.
- Supervise maintenance activities in the repair, preventative maintenance, component rebuild, and body repair functions. Monitor repair procedures and documentation to ensure safe and effective repairs are accomplished. Monitor the 24/7 facility operations and implement corrective action, recommending policy and procedure modifications, as necessary.
- Develop performance and training requirements for leads and employees. Monitor and analyze individual and division performance. Evaluate needs and procure the appropriate tools, equipment, supplies, and training necessary for shop operations. Identify trends and address areas of need while maintaining compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
- Monitor vendor performance to ensure contractual requirements are met. Coordinate and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to resolve issues with warranty repairs and recovery, equipment performance, purchases, and supplies.
- Conduct (at a minimum) monthly one-one-one’s with Leads and develop work schedules and overtime assignments to meet operational requirements.
- Hire, supervise, coach, discipline, and terminate employees, as necessary. Resolve grievances at first step, if possible. Research and provide documentation for responses to grievances, advise grievance solutions to Managers and Directors. May need to appear at hearings and arbitration, as required.
- Assist in the development of the division’s budget and practices. Monitor and authorize expenditures, implement and reinforce division policies and procedures, and analyze changes in fleet size, facility requirements, and advise Manager and Director on changes.
- Coordinate with various agency departments to support agency initiatives and perform other duties of a similar nature, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of increasingly responsible fleet maintenance experience, including diagnostics and repairs
- 3 years of general supervisory, lead, or management experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.
Entry Knowledge Requirements
- Preventative maintenance process
- Vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair techniques
- State and federal regulations regarding health and safety in equipment maintenance (e.g.: hazardous materials handling and disposal, lock-out/tag-out, respiratory protection)
- Supervision and team management principles
- Performance management and review process
- Budgeting and Cost-Benefit analysis
- Labor relations and contract administration
Skill Requirements
- Fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion is valued and leveraged to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the vision and mission of the organization
- Vehicle repair
- Strong written, verbal, and computer-based communication. Exercising the ability to communicate effectively with different communication styles and adapt communication styles to audiences
- Listening to understand. Evaluating the concerns of the team, peers, and leaders with empathy to determine causal effects, develop root causes, and recommend solutions.
- Leading teams and delegating responsibility
- Conflict resolution
- Proactive problem solving
- Exercising good judgement and a high standard of ethics
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Budget management
- Adaptive
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Working Conditions
90-100% of your work will be performed in an office environment and requires you to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings. Given the nature of this job, you may also be exposed to automotive fumes, odors, and dust and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments.
Application and Selection Process :
- Only on-line applications accepted. Please provide resume and cover letter.
- Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.
- Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be asked to provide a portfolio sample of work, scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background checks, reference checks and various performance tests.
Employee Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue 24 days of Paid Time off (192 hours) in their first year and ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here .
If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.
Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on an basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
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