DIRECTOR, BUS MAINTENANCE - Internal/External

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION AND PROOF OF EDUCATION ARE REQUIRED
AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

JOB SUMMARY
This position will oversee tasks in vehicle and equipment maintenance, including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus fleet and other gas and/or diesel powered revenue and non-revenue vehicles, problem solving and mediating highly conflicting, unexpected, and unusual problems involving multiple groups, and providing direction and leadership to personnel in functions of vehicle and equipment maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs departmental administration by directing supervision of staff performing bus vehicle maintenance and repair functions, delegating shift work assignments, monitoring individual staff member performance, developing, monitoring and maintaining departmental budget, planning overtime work based on the needs of the service and the operating budget, analyzing current and past expenditures to develop the departmental budget, formulating and monitoring capital projects and grants, approving departmental purchases, reviewing shift operation reports to determine the work performance of employees, assisting with the administration of the labor contract and department labor issues, maintaining, updating and editing maintenance forms and records, and traveling to represent the District’s interest in bus maintenance related matters. Oversees vehicle and equipment maintenance by working with employees to identify mechanical problems, coordinating vehicle maintenance and repair with departments, formulating vehicle repair and modification campaigns, planning maintenance schedules, coordinating the selection and purchasing of staging parts for vehicle campaigns, analyzing department performance data and implementing methods of increasing efficiency and reducing costs, and developing policies and procedures. Attends meetings on a variety of topics involving other departments and agencies. Participates in the development of specifications for new vehicle procurements, involving both revenue and non-revenue vehicles and manages technical elements of the procurement. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or a related field. Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education based on the ratio of one and a half (1.5) years of experience for each (1) year of education.
Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public transportation, with four (4) years of experience in a bus maintenance environment, and three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Special Requirements, Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid California Driver’s License at time of application and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class B license with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements. Must have the ability to pass pre-employment physical examination and reference check. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety-sensitive employees as required by the FTA, Department of Transportation (49 CFR, Parts 40 and 655).

Proof of required education such as college transcripts, diplomas and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application.

FILING
The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment DOT drug test, physical examination and reference check. An employment application and supplemental application are required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and a copy of the complete job description are available at the Human Resources Department, 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com.

Completed original application, supplemental application and proof of education must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298. Regional Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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