Maintenance Supervisor

Salary : $77,156.28 - $115,734.96 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1478
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Job
Ride OMNITRANS to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Bernardino Valley. Omnitrans, provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our award-winning team. The ideal Candidate hired will supervise and direct the operation of the maintenance shop, monitoring productivity and ensuring compliance with Agency rules and procedures.

Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position:

• Assigns work, coordinating workers activities to ensure maximum efficiency.

• Schedules and coordinates vehicle maintenance with dispatchers to maximize service and vehicle availability.
• Assists in the diagnosis of mechanical failures, rebuilding, repairs or replacement of various vehicle components and systems.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates and recommendations regarding the feasibility of major repairs.
• Performs maintenance on Omnitrans vehicles, maintains vehicle maintenance files and databases.
• Coordinates and monitors the preventative maintenance program.
• Trains employees in safety, vehicle maintenance and equipment operation.
• Monitors the parts supply levels and orders new parts as necessary.
• Evaluates and assesses condition of facilities and initiates or recommends maintenance or repairs.
• Ensures Federal, State and local hazardous material laws are followed.
• Prepares a variety of reports and maintains records monitoring fleet maintenance and activity.
• Enforces and rates on a scale the safety performance including rules and regulations compliance and implements corrective action.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, labor contracts and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

The Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school education or equivalent and/or Journeyman status as an all-around mechanic with four (4) or more years of recent, increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of heavy-duty equipment of buses, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance operation.
• Parts room procedures, inventory control methods and purchasing procedures.
• Construction and operations of buses, diesel engines and motor vehicle equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Diagnose mechanical failures, and train maintenance department personnel.
• Enforce the preventative maintenance program, shop procedures and safety standards.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to obtain a Class B with passenger endorsement within the six-month probationary period.

The Selection Process
Candidates will be screened for relevant qualifying experience that consists of an evaluation of education and experience. The most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral examinations. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test, and a criminal background investigation, which will include Live Scan fingerprinting. For further information and to submit an application visit our website at:
Omnitrans in an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
As a leading employer in the San Bernardino Valley, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

PERS Retirement Plan
Credit Unions
Deferred Compensation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Group Life Insurance
Health & Dental Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
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How many employees have you supervised?
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What is the most challenging part of being a supervisor?
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Describe your experience working in the transportation industry?
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Why do you want to work for Omnitrans as a Supervisor?
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Would you have a problem working weekends?

• yes
• no

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Would you have a problem working in either division?

• San Bernardino
• Montclair
• No

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Would you have a problem working any of these shifts?

• Day
• Swing
• Graveyard
• None of the above

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