Region Maintenance Director

About the role

The Maintenance Director is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance operations of bus/paratransit/shuttle services for the NW and SW Regions. This role ensures strategic alignment of maintenance practices, drives performance improvement initiatives, and champions safety and reliability across all maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for maintenance operations across multiple regions
• Align maintenance strategies with overall business objectives and goals
• Develop long-term maintenance plans and policies to support company growth and sustainability
• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and enhance maintenance performance, vehicle reliability, safety standards, and cost management
• Develop and enforce robust safety protocols and procedures
• Lead initiatives to improve vehicle reliability, reduce breakdowns and accidents, and ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization
• Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across all maintenance operations
• Oversee the maintenance budgets for assigned business, ensuring financial discipline and identifying opportunities for cost optimization
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, regulatory bodies, and industry partners
• Foster a high-performance culture within the maintenance teams
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Promote the adoption of new technologies and innovative solutions to enhance maintenance efficiency and vehicle performance
• Develop and implement crisis management plans for maintenance operations
• Drive sustainability initiatives within maintenance operations, including reducing environmental impact, promoting green technologies, and ensuring energy-efficient practices
• Lead the establishment of new maintenance departments and assist with the closure of maintenance departments

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 7 years or more of progressively responsible experience in repair and maintenance of all types of automotive and transit equipment
• Experience managing people, teams, and projects
• Knowledge of operational KPIs and P&L components
• Previous experience (3+ years) of multi-site responsibilities

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Expert knowledge in all facets of maintenance for public transportation vehicles
• Ability to lead change and drive performance and improvement through matrixed reporting relationships
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently, strong attention to details

Skills and Knowledge Preferred

• Strong working knowledge of JDE and Tango, as well as Hexagon or comparable MMS system

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $131,000 yearly – maximum $163,000 yearly
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability

Pay

Competitive compensation package of minimum $131,000 yearly – maximum $163,000 yearly

Schedule

Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent) 70% – 80%. Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.