Shift Foreman/Fleet Maintenance Mgr Bus Garages 2010

Septa
US - Pennsylvania - Bala Cynwyd
June 26, 2024
General Labor

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation.

We are seeking candidates for the position of Shift Foreman/Fleet Maintenance Mgr. - Bus Garages (2010) in the AEE&M/City Vehicle Maintenance.

Opening Date: 06/20/2024

Closing Date: 07/05/2024

Job Grade: SAM 38

Salary Range: Min: $70,668.00 - Mid: $88,348.00 - Max: $106,028.00

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for effective supervision of maintenance personnel and oversees location operations.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIESVEM Bus OperationsNOTE: MAY INCLUDE 2 OR MORE DISCIPLINESI. General Maintenance Manager Disciplines

Manages a group of employees with minimum direction; schedules the work to maximize economic, efficient, and safe work standards, and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsible for major vehicle and/or building overhaul and minor refurbishment programs including preventive maintenance, inspection, and failure diagnosis/analysis.

Responsible for controlling labor and material expenditures to comply with budgetary limitation. Also issues material requisitions.

Communicates with union personnel and other supervisors to coordinate work activities, etc.

Maintain accurate records on requisitions, work/employee schedules and reports, to reduce waste and loss of manpower.

Responsible for providing technical assistance and support in the repair and/or maintenance of equipment or buildings.

Monitor and evaluate the performance and skill levels of various types of technical and service personnel.

Implement Authority practices and policies consistent with good industrial practice .

Develop cost effective maintenance practices for implementation throughout operations.

Plan and forecast material and labor needs consistent with operating requirements within depots.

Responsible for collecting data on units/repairs to track reliability, and perform trend analysis.

Assists engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve vehicles and/or buildings and customer service issues.

Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment.

Responsible for instructing, training and testing newly transferred and hired employees.

Ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees in the section/department.

Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIESVEM Bus Operations (Specific Disciplines)A. Electrical/Electronic Disciplines

Supervises the troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and maintenance of electronic/electrical equipment and systems for revenue vehicles non-revenue equipment, circuit boards, and other related component parts or electrical facilities.

Directs and monitors the maintenance and preventive maintenance on electrical/electronic equipment, replacing and repairing, re-fabricating, and rebuilding all parts.

Implements, operates and maintains procedures for testing equipment, also provides proper calibration schedules, and guidelines.

Evaluates existing prints, schematics, etc. Works with Engineering to get documents updated so they can be reissued using the ECN system.

Investigates modifications to improve reliability of troublesome units and maintains accurate and thorough failure data to perform trend analysis.

Validates repairs to meet acceptable standards for workmanship.

VEM Bus OperationsB. Body Disciplines

Provides technical assistance and support in the body repair of damaged vehicles. Must be familiar with state-of-the-art repair and measuring techniques.

Responsible for scheduling collision repair activities and processes work orders for sheet metal shop fabrication jobs. Must ensure vehicle integrity and crash worthiness of collision repairs.

Inspects and prepares damage estimates for collision vehicles.

Oversees all body, sheet metal and painting work assignments.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIESVEM Bus Operations (Specific Disciplines)C. Machine Shop/Truck Overhaul Disciplines

Supervises all machine shop activities, ensuring that vehicle wheels and axles meet required standards.

Supervises the rebuilding of rail car trucks and component making, in accordance with quality standards and schedules.

D. Running Repair/Yard Discipline

Supervises inspections and minor repairs to rolling stock.

Responsible for providing sufficient, clean, reliable, and safe vehicles for revenue service.

Supervises cleaning of vehicles.

Must be familiar with all applicable FRA regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEVEM Bus Operations "All Areas"

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years advanced technical training in field of specialization. Three (3) years relevant Vehicle Maintenance experience required.
In lieu of two (2) years technical training, four (4) additional years of relevant maintenance experience may be considered; however, advanced technical training may be required for some positions.
Familiar working in a unionized environment.
Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety records.
Valid Driver s License required (CDL may be required based on discipline). Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills required.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEVEM Bus and Rail

Mainframe or PC experience preferred.
Supervisor experience preferred.

EM&C Areas

Familiarity with labor agreements and SEPTA policies and procedures preferred.

BENEFITS SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including:

Medical - Minimal annual premium contribution

Benefit plans with No Employee annual premium contribution :

Prescription
Dental

Vision

Additional benefits we offer:

Pension Plan / Retirement Savings

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Voluntary Governm.

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