Superintendent of Maintenance

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Division Manager, or designee, the Superintendent of Maintenance is responsible for all the facility, revenue vehicle, and equipment maintenance of the division including the repairs of buses; overseeing all maintenance activities of employees on all shifts daily; using the Oracle Maintenance System to schedule repairs, ensuring all work is done in accordance with Pace policies, procedures, and standards. Essential Duties and responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring the quality of work, productivity, and attendance.
2. Instructing and training employees, while providing technical expertise to assist and support staff. 
3. Running and analyzing reports. 
4. Diagnosing bus problems. 
5. Overseeing the facility to ensure it is clean, functional, safe, and secure.
6.  Handling grievances and other labor relations matters; ensuring vehicle availability for AM and PM pullouts as well as all special services. 
7. Scheduling proper staffing for preventative maintenance, other maintenance, and repairs. 
8. Working with vendors on warranties and repairs.
9. Locating and ordering replacement parts. 
10. Reviewing timecards and timesheets. 
11. Scheduling and planning facility improvements. 
12. Reviewing and approving purchase orders.
13. Employee recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, and discipline. 
14. Reviewing the maintenance department budget.
15. Assisting with maintenance budget and manpower planning. 
16. Reviewing purchasing activities related to the buses and the facility.
17. Performing other duties as assigned or required. 

Qualifications

Age:

21+

Education:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or technical school and/or Pace mechanic training; associate degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

Must have at least four years prior experience with diesel/gas vehicle maintenance and repair, electrical, suspension and hydraulic systems, DOT regulations, and preventive maintenance, prior transit maintenance experience is preferred.

Must have at least two years supervisory and/or management experience, knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement is preferred. 

Must have a good work record with excellent attendance.

Certifications:

Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class "A" CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within 6 months of hire date.

Must have or be able to obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate, ASE, NGV, EPA 609, 608 UST A, B, C, and forklift certifications within 6 months of hire date. 

Proficiencies:

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read and follow schematics and maintenance manuals.

Must have and demonstrate good team-building and interpersonal skills; and must be organized and demonstrate excellent time management skills. 

Must have basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suites applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and with the Oracle Maintenance System. 

Physical Requirements:

This position entails walking, bending, stooping, and lifting and/or sometimes moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs. This is a safety sensitive position.                                                                                                                          

Working Conditions:

Work is frequently performed in a shop environment where the candidate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, and waste, and loud noises. Work may sometimes be performed outdoors or in the field, where the candidate would be exposed to extreme cold and/or extreme heat. Work is also performed in an office environment where the candidate may sit for an extended period and type on a computer. This position is not eligible for hybrid schedule or telecommuting.

Salary

Full Salary Range: $73,543 - $168,797

Salary Midpoint: $121,170

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $73,543 - $121,170

Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their long-term growth potential. 

BENENFITS SUMMARY 

Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (“Pace”), was established to aid and assist public transportation in the six-county northeastern Illinois area consisting of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.

As an equal opportunity employer, Pace seeks to employ qualified personnel in all job classifications and to provide equal opportunities in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or civil union status, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, order of protection status, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic defined under applicable law.

Thank you for your interest in Pace. If you are having difficulty completing this application or require other assistance, please contact Devlin Collins at devlin.collins@pacebus.com.