SENIOR MANAGER, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (BODY REPAIR AND PAINT)
LA Metro
Application
Details
Posted: 23-Jan-25
Location: los angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Maintenance Officers
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 2400323
Salary $109,345.60 - $164,028.80 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet OPERATIONS
Opening Date 01/21/2025
Closing Date 2/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Manages the equipment maintenance activities of a maintenance division or maintenance operation.
Examples of Duties
Develops goals, establishes priorities, and directs the work of equipment maintenance staff and operations
Conducts special planning and operational projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets and work programs
Oversees the development and implementation of operational reports related to attendance, budget, maintenance activity, preventative maintenance compliance and scheduling, road calls, and timekeeping/payroll
Manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Maintenance and Material Management system and oversees the development and implementation of system enhancements, updates, integration, and transfer of payroll information into Oracle
Administers safety, quality assurance, and vehicle preventive maintenance programs
Prepares, submits, and oversees the annual and project budgets for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures
Projects division expenditures to assist in departmental budget calculations
Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
Develops and maintains training program for assigned employees and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
Develops and oversees training programs for the Maintenance Department to ensure proper and consistent system usage and adherence to business operations procedures and processes
Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
Meets with other managers to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
Interacts with and responds to regulatory agencies such as the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) during Tri-Annual Fleet Audits and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) during annual Fleet Terminal Inspections
Oversees the investigation and reporting of equipment failures to identify trends
Prepares various reports and analyzes them for trends
Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
Supervises and motivates assigned staff
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in fleet maintenance utilizing a complex operations management system; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience overseeing body repair and paint programs for transit bus and non-revenue support vehicle fleets with demanding service requirements with least 50 employees
Experience in maintaining, rebuilding, and refurbishing transit buses or transit bus subsystems in a union environment
Experience overseeing maintenance activities for a fleet comprising of various vehicle types, including natural gas fuels, alternative fuel systems, and electric drive systems
Experience managing in compliance with safety and environmental sustainability programs, bus and facility maintenance regulations, and collective bargaining agreements in a unionized environment
Experience with intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, and familiarity with work order-based legacy maintenance management systems for assigning tasks and documenting parts and labor costs
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of fleet maintenance and management, fleet data management, trending analysis, and business process development and implementation
Theories, principles, and practices of information systems development, integration, and implementation
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance of public transit systems
Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the electricians and property maintainer trade
Bus communication and technology equipment advancements and trends
Public agency procurement processes and contract administration
Modern management theory
Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Overseeing the operations of an equipment maintenance department
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Mediating and negotiating
Training, motivating, and supervising assigned staff
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Oversee the development and implementation of information systems and subsequent system improvements and upgrades
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Plan financial and staffing needs
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Work after designated regular hours in case of special assignments or emergencies
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Communicating through speech in the English language required