Fleet Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of an all-electric bus fleet.
• Ensure all vehicles and charging equipment are maintained in compliance with manufacturer standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Implement and monitor a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, parts, and asset performance.
• Optimize fleet availability, reliability, and cost-efficiency through data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with utility providers, contractors, and OEMs to ensure uptime and operational readiness of charging systems.
• Develop contingency plans for charging system outages and peak-demand management.
• Lead, mentor, and train maintenance staff on electric vehicle systems, high-voltage safety, and diagnostic procedures.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
• Manage staffing schedules, assignments, and labor utilization to support service requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FTA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain records for audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five (5) or more years of recent (within the last five (5) years) and relevant experience managing the maintenance functions of a transit bus maintenance shop similar in scope, size, and complexity and with same or similar type of transit vehicles/equipment.
• Proven experience leading teams in a unionized or transit environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of electric drivetrains, battery systems, charging infrastructure, and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage safety, and renewable energy integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Starting Salary Range

$120,000 - $147,014