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Job Title:                             Garage Manager - Fleet

Department:                        Maintenance – Fleet Maintenance

FLSA Status:                       Exempt - Non-Represented

Reports To:                         Director of Maintenance

Salary Range:                     $82,500 - $103,167

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages and coordinates Body and Paint, Unit Repair, Mechanical and Automotive Repair work between the shop divisions, Transportation Department and the garages. Oversees materials management, implements quality standards, and sets quotas and priorities. Supervises assigned staff.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs Shop Supervisors in the scheduling of work and setting quotas and priorities for shop divisions; fills in for supervisor as needed.
• Fills in for the Garage Manager as needed.
• Handles warranty and defective part disputes concerning material and parts required for bus repair.
• Directs the preparation of annual budget request for new equipment and monthly and annual maintenance department operation report and monthly mileage reports.
• Implements maintenance procedures for quality of work performed by shop personnel and make determination to send work to outside vendors.
• Coordinates the repair and prioritizes maintenance and timely availability of vehicles and equipment within the divisions and garages to meet the operational requirement.
• Inspects defective units and determine causes of failure to take steps to prevent future failures.
• Ensures quality performance of fleet personnel.
• Processes employee complaints and grievances by conducting timely and thorough investigations.
• Handles all first step grievances.
• Performs other duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fleet Maintenance Operations, or related field preferred.
• Five (5) years related experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience required. Experience working with and supervising employees under labor contracts preferred.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsement P and air brakes required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of garage operations.
• Knowledge of bus acquisition, maintenance, and retirement processes.
• Knowledge of parts and material needs to perform repairs on Buses and non revenue vehicles.
• Knowledge of materials used in fabrication projects for other departments.
• Knowledge of safety hazards.
• Knowledge of bus requirements.
• Knowledge of MCTS operations and policies.
• Knowledge of the General Labor Agreement.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and automotive repair equipment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office including Windows 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Ability to lead/supervise others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read plans and diagrams.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is frequently conducted in a shop or similar outdoor environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Work may sometimes be in an office, vehicle or warehouse environment. Incumbent is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, fumes, or toxic substances.
• Physical requirements are those described light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.

 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above are general requirements that must be met for consideration.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of job qualifications or job duties. A physical exam and Pre-Placement Functional Test may be administered prior to job award, allowing applicants to demonstrate their ability to the minimum requirements for this position.

 

Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. (Milwaukee County Transit System) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age; military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.