Principal Technical Specialist, Maintenance Support

Responsibilities

• Researches garage complaints regarding part and inventory related issues.
• Initiates monthly visits to all bus operation facilities to establish strong communications and ensure all support needed at these facilities is readily available.
• Interacts with Material Management and Procurement Departments regarding parts issues to ensure parts availability.
• Communicates with suppliers to ensure NJ TRANSIT has the most up‑to‑date information regarding both parts and superseded parts.
• Edits parts manuals for new bus fleets.
• Researches garage complaints regarding parts problems.
• Assists Central Stores and Central Maintenance Facility with parts issues.
• Initiates efforts to develop alternate suppliers for service parts to ensure parts availability and reduce operating cost.
• Develops specifications for revenue and non‑revenue replacement parts and service contracts.
• Develops initial stock parts list for new bus fleets.
• Assists in the maintenance and administration of seasonal and special programs.
• Interacts with Material Management and Procurement regarding parts issues to ensure part availability.
• Communicates with suppliers to ensure NJ TRANSIT has current parts information regarding parts bulletins, campaigns, and superseded parts.
• Initiates monthly visits to all bus operation facilities to establish a strong line of communication and ensures that support to these facilities as required is readily available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and five years of applied progressive experience.
• Completion of a technical training program and five years of additional applied experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and knowledge of all mechanical aspects of buses required.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class D driver’s license within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills

• Must have extensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and knowledge of all mechanical aspects of buses required.
• Preferred working knowledge of Oracle & VMIS systems.
• Working knowledge of an EPC System (Electric Parts Catalog).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(a) – Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) – Retirement saving plan with up to a 3% company match
  • 457(b) – Deferred Savings Plan

Working Environment

• Office visits to vendor locations
• Visits to bus locations
• Shop conditions are often loud and dirty; PPE must be worn and all safety protocols followed.