Job Information
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN Superintendent, Vehicle Maintenance Demand Response in Austin, Texas
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Superintendent, Vehicle Maintenance (DR) reports directly to the Senior Director Demand Response Operations and works with CapMetros service provider for Access and Pickup Services to oversee daily activities related to vehicle maintenance operations. Responsible for ensuring the fleet is maintained and meets the needs of daily pullout for CapMetros Access and Pickup Services. Oversees the overall performance of the contracted vehicle maintenance service providers and helps ensure contractual requirements and obligations are met fully.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Work closely with the service providers maintenance management team to ensure CapMetros paratransit and micro transit vehicles are well-maintained and available for service delivery. Develop and govern preventative and corrective vehicle maintenance program in collaboration with the contractor for all vehicle types in the fleet. Serve as a liaison between CapMetros Maintenance department and CapMetros paratransit and microtransit service provider regarding maintenance matters. Manage Demand Response internal maintenance staff responsible for parts and inventory, vehicle electronics, and vehicle maintenance training. Through coordination with the service provider, assess emergency situations that occur in day-to-day operation and provides support and guidance, as deemed necessary. Monitor failures and work with contractor personnel to implement repair solutions to enhance the reliability of the fleet. Monitor fleet condition and coordinate with the service provider to implement repair procedures to maintain fleet to highest quality. Analyze breakdowns and equipment condition and works with contractor management to ensure appropriate decisions for repair options are made. Monitor the performance of electronic communications equipment and coordinates solutions with the service provider as needed. Consult with transportation contractors to ensure vehicle maintenance policies and practices are followed. Consult with equipment manufacturers and vendors on maintenance issues. Provide status reports to CapMetros executive team regarding fleet maintenance for Demand Response and Micro Transit vehicles. Provide input for purchase of capital equipment. Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety andsecurity concerns are reported. Perform other position related duties as required and/or assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
Degree in Business Administration, or related field. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-to-year basis for up to four years. Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation maintenance operations. Three (3) years supervisory experience of transit maintenance staff. Any A-Series, B-Series, E-Series, H-Series, P-Series, and T-Series ASE certifications preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Comprehensive working knowledge of vehicle maintenance repair methods and processes, quality assurance methods and process, vehicle operating systems, and current bargaining labor agreement. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to coordinate with other departments in the development of policies and procedures, and to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, senior managers, and the public. Effective organization skills, ability to manage multi-task projects and make decisions in an expedient manner. Ability to design a maintenance plan and engineer solutions to maintenance problems. Skill in the use of software applications including Word, Excel, Hexagon, Oracle, and Project management.