Director, Bus Maintenance
Apply NowCompany: Sacramento Regional Transit District
Location: Sacramento, CA 95823
Description:
Salary: $131,268.00 - $183,756.00 Annually
Location : 1323 28th Street Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00294IE
Department: Bus Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/16/2024
Recruitment Type: Internal/External
Description
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED, AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, AS APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED
The purpose of this position is to oversee tasks in vehicle and equipment maintenance, including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus fleet and other diesel, gas, hybrid, battery electric / zero emission - 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. This is accomplished by directing staff, delegating shift work assignments, resolving labor relations issues, administering collective bargaining agreements, and resolving work performance, attendance, and other conduct issues of staff. Other duties include participating on committees and assisting during emergency situations.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or a related field.
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.
Certification & Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.
Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.
Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information
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. An employment application is required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.
A completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online. This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews will be scheduled for most qualified candidates. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. 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 ([redacted].
SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.
SacRT is an Equal Opportunity EOE Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
This position falls under Management and Confidential Employee Group (MCEG).
Representation: Non-Represented
HEALTH & WELFARE
Health Benefits Eligibility: 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Medical Benefits: Choose from 8 HMO or 2 PPO CalPERS plans for you and your dependent(s). SacRT pays up to 90% of the monthly premium for most plans.
Cash for Medical Program: $269.21 per pay period/$538.42 per month
Dental: HMO or PPO plan monthly premium at no cost to employee/dependent(s).
Vision: Employer paid monthly premium for employee/dependent(s) with an option to buy additional coverage.
Life and AD&D Employer Paid: $100,000
Voluntary Supplemental Life:
Employee: $10,000 - $500,000
Spouse/Domestic Partner: $5,000 - $100,000
Child(ren): $2,000 - $10,000
LEAVE PROVISIONS
Vacation: 1-3 years of service: 2 weeks
4-9 years of service: 3 weeks
10-14 years of service: 4 weeks
15-24 years of service: 5 weeks
25 years of service and over: 6 weeks
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Holiday: 7 paid holidays; 5 floating holidays
(4 hours the day before or the 1st workday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's day)
RETIREMENT
457(b): Voluntary participation. No SacRT contribution.
(Eligible to enroll anytime)
SacRT Retirement Plan: 2.5% @ 67 years
No reciprocity provisions outside SacRT Plans. 5 year vesting for New hires.
OTHER
Healthcare (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $3,200
Dependent Care (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $5,000
($2,500 if married, filing a separate tax return)
Long Term Disability: 66.67% up to $3,333 per month
Tuition Reimbursement: *$1,750 per year, per employee, after 1st year of employment.
*Subject to funding availability.
Employee Assistance Program: 5 visits per year, per family member.
Transit Pass: No cost to employee and eligible dependent(s).
2024 Rates Effective: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
01
Describe, in detail, your progressively responsible experience in public transportation. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
02
Describe, in detail, your experience in a bus maintenance environment. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
03
Please describe your experience administering collective bargaining unit contracts and managing a union shop. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
04
Describe, in detail, your experience supervising and directing staff, including details on the oversight you provided. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
Required Question
Location : 1323 28th Street Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00294IE
Department: Bus Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/16/2024
Recruitment Type: Internal/External
Description
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED, AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, AS APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED
The purpose of this position is to oversee tasks in vehicle and equipment maintenance, including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus fleet and other diesel, gas, hybrid, battery electric / zero emission - 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. This is accomplished by directing staff, delegating shift work assignments, resolving labor relations issues, administering collective bargaining agreements, and resolving work performance, attendance, and other conduct issues of staff. Other duties include participating on committees and assisting during emergency situations.
Examples of Duties
- 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 topic involving other departments and agencies.
- Participates in the development of specifications for new vehicle procurements, involving both revenue and non-revenue vehicles. Manages technical elements of the procurement.
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or a related field.
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.
Certification & Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.
Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.
Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information
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. An employment application is required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.
A completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online. This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews will be scheduled for most qualified candidates. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. 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 ([redacted].
SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.
SacRT is an Equal Opportunity EOE Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
This position falls under Management and Confidential Employee Group (MCEG).
Representation: Non-Represented
HEALTH & WELFARE
Health Benefits Eligibility: 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Medical Benefits: Choose from 8 HMO or 2 PPO CalPERS plans for you and your dependent(s). SacRT pays up to 90% of the monthly premium for most plans.
Cash for Medical Program: $269.21 per pay period/$538.42 per month
Dental: HMO or PPO plan monthly premium at no cost to employee/dependent(s).
Vision: Employer paid monthly premium for employee/dependent(s) with an option to buy additional coverage.
Life and AD&D Employer Paid: $100,000
Voluntary Supplemental Life:
Employee: $10,000 - $500,000
Spouse/Domestic Partner: $5,000 - $100,000
Child(ren): $2,000 - $10,000
LEAVE PROVISIONS
Vacation: 1-3 years of service: 2 weeks
4-9 years of service: 3 weeks
10-14 years of service: 4 weeks
15-24 years of service: 5 weeks
25 years of service and over: 6 weeks
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Holiday: 7 paid holidays; 5 floating holidays
(4 hours the day before or the 1st workday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's day)
RETIREMENT
457(b): Voluntary participation. No SacRT contribution.
(Eligible to enroll anytime)
SacRT Retirement Plan: 2.5% @ 67 years
No reciprocity provisions outside SacRT Plans. 5 year vesting for New hires.
OTHER
Healthcare (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $3,200
Dependent Care (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $5,000
($2,500 if married, filing a separate tax return)
Long Term Disability: 66.67% up to $3,333 per month
Tuition Reimbursement: *$1,750 per year, per employee, after 1st year of employment.
*Subject to funding availability.
Employee Assistance Program: 5 visits per year, per family member.
Transit Pass: No cost to employee and eligible dependent(s).
2024 Rates Effective: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
01
Describe, in detail, your progressively responsible experience in public transportation. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
02
Describe, in detail, your experience in a bus maintenance environment. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
03
Please describe your experience administering collective bargaining unit contracts and managing a union shop. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
04
Describe, in detail, your experience supervising and directing staff, including details on the oversight you provided. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function.
Required Question