Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman II Garages

Roles And Responsibilities

• Supervises employees on assigned shifts, including assigning, and reviewing work to ensure sufficient, clean, and safe vehicles are available for pull-out.
• Captures with other Maintenance Foremen and Transportation staff at the garage, the Control Center, and Bus garages to ensure that road calls are properly handled and that pull-outs go smoothly.
• Maintains workforce at assigned locations to coordinate maintenance activities and clean-up activities and to ensure equipment is inspected in accordance with NJ TRANSIT maintenance standards.
• Supervises stock room, authorizes special orders, issues materials, and ensures security and accurate stock accounting.
• Trains, counsels, and motivates staff to maintain and improve productivity.
• Enforces work rules, safety, and cleanliness standards, and monitors the condition of the facility and equipment.
• Monitors the timeliness and completeness of the revenue collection system, including proper vaulting procedures and reporting procedures.

Education, Qualifications, And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of applied experience in bus or automotive maintenance.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and experience in automotive maintenance of vehicles.
• Technical knowledge working on computers.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Preferred Diesel experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced garage/warehouse work environment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to equipment, machinery/vehicles, chemicals, and other hazardous materials.
• Garages are highly noisy/loud, contain dirt and dust, and are always open with exposure to extreme temperatures during different seasons.

Physical Demands And Other Conditions

• Perform tasks that may include heavy physical labor such as lifting and carrying heavy items.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel, and bend throughout the workday.
• Must be able to pass NJ TRANSIT’s pre-employment physical.

Pay, Schedule, And 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 an 3% company match; 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan.

Company Information

• NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason.
• The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.