Garage Supervisor (Nights)

About the role

This is a safety-sensitive, first-line supervisory position responsible for performing a variety of functions relative to the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of all RTS revenue and non-revenue vehicle maintenance, and several RTS buildings and facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Manager of Fleet Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the Service Building operations and oversee Service Building employees on weekends, in addition to the Garage.
• Perform a variety of functions related to the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of all RTS revenue and non-revenue vehicle maintenance, and several RTS buildings and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and policies.
• Communicate with customers and colleagues to ensure effective customer service.

Requirements

• Must obtain a NY State Commercial Driver's License, Class B, and any applicable endorsements within 6-months from the hire date (Required to obtain Class B permit prior to start date. Paid training provided to obtain Class B License).
• Education attained beyond high school.
• ASE Certification.
• Mechanical and Technical Repair Background/Experience.
• Relevant Previous Work Experience.
• Relevant Supervisory Experience (may include responsibility for performance review and disciplinary actions).

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for safety-sensitive communication, manuals, and job instructions.
• Excellent Customer Service skills, including but not limited to the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers, are a must.

Skills

• Knowledge of established fleet mechanical maintenance and preventative maintenance practices and protocols.
• Working knowledge of the bus propulsion, suspension, electrical, pneumatic operations and repairs, scheduling, and reporting.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate bus build prints and schematics.
• Ability to work with computers and Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and subordinate staff.
• Good judgment.
• Ability to make sound, well-reasoned decisions based on quantitative and qualitative findings.
• Dependability, tact, diplomacy.
• Physical ability commensurate with the demands of the position.

Benefits

• Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees in accordance with state and federal law.
• All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.
• Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law.
• RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.