Assistant Maintenance Director

Description

The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) is currently seeking to fill an Assistant Maintenance Director position. This role requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset. The DTA is an award-winning transit agency that provides safe, convenient, and affordable public transit service (fixed route and paratransit) within the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. We transport just under 3 million passengers annually by way of our 75+ bus fleet and we employ approximately 175 team members.

 

Duties Include:

• Supervises maintenance personnel. Duties include organizing and prioritizing job assignments, assigning personnel to job tasks, providing guidance, technical information and feedback, and training and performance evaluations.
• Assist in procurement of inventory, disbursement of parts and inventory. Supervises the use of equipment and supplies. Fulfills the duties of the Parts Manager as necessary.
• Assures that all personnel perform their work in accordance with the Safety Program and complies with all OSHA and EPA regulations and requirements. Participates in bi-monthly facility inspections. Conducts safety training programs for personnel.
• Assists the Director of Maintenance in administrative duties as required. Duties include personnel management, assigning discipline, grievance handling, leave scheduling, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using computerized software.
• Participates in planning of future projects and financial needs. Recognizes problem areas and recommends solutions.
• Responds to emergency situation needing immediate attention and be available for emergency responses on weekends and evenings.

 

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• Health insurance-full paid monthly premiums for employee and family
• Dental Insurance-fully paid monthly premiums for employee and family
• Vision Insurance-fully paid monthly premiums for employee and family
• $500 health insurance deductible per person annually, low max out of pocket spend
• Life insurance-fully paid monthly premiums for employee
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Pension-company match of 12%
• Access to Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan
• Free bus passes for employee and immediate family
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)

 

 

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Completion of a two-year program in diesel mechanics or equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience as a supervisor in a vehicle maintenance shop.
• 10 years' experience in a mechanic role, supervisory or otherwise.
• Extensive experience in the repair of diesel engines, large vehicles and OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Administrative skills such as knowledge of PC computers, Microsoft Outlook email.
• Must have excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate a computer, office equipment and maintenance-related machinery.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs to waist level, carry 35lbs, utilize tools, reach, stoop, crawl, bend, kneel, lie on floor, climb ladders and stairs, push equipment and turn knows, screws and bolts.

 

The physical requirement listed in this section include, but are not necessarily limited to, the motor/physical abilities and skills required of this position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodation may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

 

The performance of the major job functions for this position requires the incumbent to be present at their work setting. Regular, dependable attendance is necessary for the performance of the job duties. The Duluth Transit Authority reserves the right to assign additional or different duties to employees within this job classification consistent with the changing needs of the Duluth Transit Authority. Any duties described herein are subject to change at any time.