Assistant Manager – Vehicle Maintenance

Overview

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 with peer Vehicle Maintenance Assistant Managers to ensure adequate team support across the division. This includes supervising repairs, conducting performance reviews, and creating work schedules, among other work.

Essential Duties

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of increasingly responsible fleet maintenance experience, including diagnostics and repairs.
• 3 years of general supervisory, lead, or management experience.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license by the date of hire and have a safe driving record.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• Preventative maintenance processes.
• Vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair techniques.
• State and federal regulations regarding health and safety in equipment maintenance (hazardous materials, lock-out/tag-out, respiratory protection, etc.)
• Supervision and team management.
• Performance management and review.
• Budgeting and Cost-Benefit analysis.
• Labor relations and contract administration.

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.
• Vehicle repair.
• Effective written and oral communications that are timely, relevant, concise, and clearly outline necessary actions.
• Asking questions and actively listening to ensure mutual understanding of information and goals.
• Ability to think critically, identify strengths and weaknesses and alternate solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Leading teams and delegating responsibility.
• Facilitating diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and interests to develop and attain mutual understanding. Using emotional intelligence to navigate complex and challenging group dynamics.
• Exercising good judgment and a high standard of professional ethics.
• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Budget management.
• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications. 

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with Community Transit policies, procedures, practices, and systems specific to agency vehicles.
• Experience purchasing parts and maintaining inventory control.
• Process improvements related to the safety, efficiency, or effectiveness of service operations.
• Experience using Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS).
• Experience creating operating and maintenance reports.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of workplace investigation, interviewing witnesses, and documentation procedures.

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework may be available. Availability is at management discretion and may not be available for this position based on the nature of the work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of office equipment and technology. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments. You may also be required to lift and carry materials up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Application and Selection Process:

PLEASE NOTE:

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 of 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.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. 

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.

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.