Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

Join the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) as a Full-Time Maintenance Supervisor in State College, PA, and lead a dedicated team of mechanics and service personnel responsible for keeping our fleet running smoothly, ensuring safety and reliability for our community. Your expertise will directly impact daily operations, making every day an opportunity to innovate and improve while maintaining a diverse range of vehicles in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance schedules and prioritize tasks to ensure timely vehicle inspections and repairs.
• Oversee daily operations in the maintenance facility, coordinating shifts and assigning duties to technicians.
• Provide guidance and support to technicians performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Monitor vehicle conditions, conduct quality checks, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Facilitate daily briefings to discuss updates, challenges, and innovative solutions with team members.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate service disruptions and address transportation needs.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for conveying expectations and collaborating with your team.
• Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail to ensure maintenance work meets safety and quality standards.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining records and overseeing inventory management.
• Adaptability to embrace new technologies and practices in the transportation industry.
• Proactive approach to foster a culture of excellence within your team.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Class A CDL with passenger endorsement, PA State Inspection License (S7), and 609 AC certification. CATA provides CDL training and assistance for inspection license and AC certification.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.).
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plans: 401(a), 457, Roth IRA.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free gym membership and free transit pass.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Pay

Starting salary ranging from $56,772.25 to $64,301.00.

About CATA

CATA is a joint municipal authority established in 1974, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. CATA serves portions of Centre County, Pennsylvania, including Penn State's 60,000 students and employees at the University Park Campus. CATA provides a critical transportation network that facilitates more than 5 million annual rides through fixed-route, microtransit, paratransit, and commuter services programs. Renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, CATA was the first public transportation agency operating an entirely compressed natural gas (CNG) fixed-route fleet on the East Coast. The authority also boasts the highest farebox recovery ratio in Pennsylvania, recovering nearly 40% of its fixed-route operating expenses in 2023.