Maintenance Manager (2010) - Automotive Mechanical Desk

SEPTA is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. We are at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

About the role

Responsible for effective supervision of automotive maintenance fleet and oversees vehicle monitoring and triage operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors active in-service vehicles with minimum direction; triages vehicles to minimize downtime and disruption, and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for real time vehicle monitoring utilizing automotive telemetry systems and coordination with locations to increase fleet reliability.
• Provides technical support to operators and/or maintenance locations as required.
• Develops reports to document the effectiveness of service failure mitigation efforts.
• Investigates all service-related disruptions to identify trends and commonality for fleet reliability improvements.
• Provides technical assistance and support in the repair and/or maintenance of equipment or buildings.
• Implements Authority practices and policies consistent with “good industrial practice”.
• Develops cost effective maintenance practices for implementation throughout operations.
• Coordinates and dispatches all automotive recovery assets including service trucks and wreckers.
• Assists engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve vehicles and/or buildings and customer service issues.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment.
• Instructs, trains and tests newly transferred and hired employees.
• Ensures fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees in the section/department.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities.
• Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees.
• Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years advanced technical training in field of specialization.
• Three (3) years relevant maintenance experience required.
• In lieu of two (2) years technical training, four (4) additional years of relevant maintenance experience may be considered; however, advanced technical training may be required for some positions.
• Familiar working in a unionized environment.
• Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety records.
• Valid Driver’s License required (CDL may be required based on discipline).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills required.
• Strong computer skills required; must demonstrate proficiency with MS Office software applications including Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with vehicle data applications preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security – Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Wellness programs and resources to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement to support education and career advancement.
• Student Loan Assistance – positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Free SEPTA Transportation Pass, providing unlimited access to all SEPTA services.

Pay

$73,164.00 - $91,442.00