OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this classification is to perform supervisory and technical tasks to ensure the proper maintenance, repair and cleaning of all vehicles utilized by the Transit Authority. Provides guidance and supervision to assigned staff. Orders, stocks, and manages parts and supply inventory. Reports to the Transit Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Instructs, assigns, and reviews work of subordinates; maintains standards through the effective coordination of activities; allocates personnel; acts on employee problems; provides recommendations regarding disciplinary action and salary issues.

Prepare work order requests for maintenance or repair on vehicles utilized by the Authority and distribute to mechanics for completion; ensures that work orders are completed efficiently and properly.

Oversees, coordinates, and assists in the maintenance and repair of departmental vehicles as needed; performs tune-ups; checks fuel levels; changes oil and fluids; changes tires; completes engine repairs; rebuilds and repairs gasoline and diesel engines; rebuilds and repairs electrical systems and air conditioning systems; repairs air and hydraulic brake systems; test drives vehicles to ensure proper operation.

Determines the extent of repair work needed on various vehicles and sends vehicles for outside work. Receives and responds to road service calls.

Performs related tasks to support daily operations; manages parts and supply inventory; prepares and maintains various maintenance records; picks up supplies; assists in cleaning vehicles and buses.

Operates and utilizes a wide variety of equipment and tools in performing duties to include wrenches, oil pumps, drill press, tire machine, and related mechanical tools.

Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standards in all maintenance activities including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and safety training for maintenance personnel.