EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Description

Supervises maintenance staff in the maintenance and repair of public transit vehicles to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations and safety.

Recruitment Timelines

The written exam is projected to be scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026. Interviews are tentatively planned for the week of August 10, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes, schedules, and assigns preventive and remedial maintenance work for buses and automobiles or equipment production lines
• Develops and maintains computer and manual files for payroll, attendance, project budgets, and vehicle service; prepares daily reports
• Implements and maintains safety programs
• Ensures compliance and promotes aspects of the Environmental Management System to employees and coworkers
• Counsels subordinates on compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conducts first-level disciplinary and grievance hearings
• Analyzes component failures, identifies problems, plans repair and replacement schedules, and provides assistance to staff to remedy problems
• Reviews Operator defect cards and sets priority for repairs
• Conducts meetings to determine user needs
• Approves completed work/repairs
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates service preparation activities of new buses
• Prepares various reports, develops presentations, and manages special development projects
• Supervises and trains subordinates

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. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

• Education: Associate's Degree in a related field preferred
• Experience: Three years of relevant experience performing work in the repair and maintenance or procurement of vehicles and equipment, including a minimum of two years of relevant experience at or above the leader level

Required

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Valid California Class C Driver License

Essential Knowledge

• Knowledge of theories and practices of repair and maintenance of transit vehicles, including engines, parts, components, and electrical systems of diesel, gasoline, and alternate fuel vehicles
• Safe and proper use of tools and equipment
• Accident investigation procedures and practices
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance, repair, and procurement of public transit vehicles
• Project planning and budgeting techniques
• Principles of supervision

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Skill in planning, organizing, and monitoring work of an equipment maintenance work unit
• Reading and understanding schematics
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations
• Develop and maintain files for payroll, attendance, and budgets
• Operate computers, Maintenance and Material Management (M3) program terminals, and diagnostic equipment
• Meet productivity demands
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Supervise subordinates