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 coordination 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 oversight of the 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

Knowledge and Skills

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

Working 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
• NJ TRANSIT Bus Garages are open 24/7 and 365 days, shifts and schedules can vary, and may include nights, weekends, and holidays as required or assigned

At NJ Transit, You Will Enjoy

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer

Safety Sensitivity

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. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.