Maintenance Supervisor - Vehicle Maint/Service - Orange County Transportation Authority

Why OCTA

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OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview: .

Under general direction, supervises maintenance employees in the repair, maintenance, cleaning, servicing, and/or revenue transferring for the agency's fleet of buses and other vehicles.

This is an exempt position in Salary Range 205: Min $95,176 – Mid $114,212 – Max $133,247 annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This position will remain open until filled.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Supervises, plans, and schedules daily activities of the mechanics and service workers, and other staff. Daily activities include preventive maintenance, bus repairs, revenue control, fueling, fluid level checks, interior/exterior cleaning, bus wash, special projects and to ensure all revenue equipment is available for morning and evening pullouts.
• Communicates with assigned employees regarding rules, policies, service bulletins, warning notices, safety regulations, and labor contract provisions.
• Monitors the department's attendance policy. Counsels and disciplines employees as needed.  Reviews and discusses employee performance prior to general bid.
• Prepares, reconciles, and processes a variety of maintenance reports, logs, work orders, exception reports, and bulletins, such as computerized record of repair history, lot maps for vehicles, log of buses scheduled off property, and defect cards.
• Monitors service island, ensuring equipment is working properly. Utilizes basic technical approach to overcome smaller equipment malfunctions.  Maintains working relationship with facility maintenance personnel.
• Develops productivity and lifecycle analysis reports.

Builds Relationships: Is trusted by others, is aware and supportive of needs of individuals and balances results with individual needs.

• Assists in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of employees.  Supervises and trains assigned employees, conducting new employee training and providing periodic refresher training and instruction.

Makes Decisions: Makes effective decisions by swiftly considering alternatives and making decisions needed despite pressures.

• Resolves discrepancies or violations to ensure a hazard-free environment and a positive working atmosphere.  Enforces safety rules.

Solves Problems & Analyzes Issues: Has and applies problem analysis and problem-solving skills on a technical and interpersonal level.

• Performs quality control inspections, identifies corrective action, and reports findings to Base Manager.
• Analyzes situations and adopts a course of action.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma with a minimum of eight years automotive engineering or similar experience, or a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering, business management, or related field with a minimum of four years automotive engineering or similar experience.  Prefer five years of previous lead or supervisory experience.

Special Qualifications:

 Commercial driver’s license desired.

Special Conditions:

May work any shift and any days of the week including weekends. Work involves inspection in areas where heavy equipment is in operation and where fumes from buses and other vehicles are present. Some climbing and lifting is required for inspection of completed assignments.

Safety Sensitive:

Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, post-accident testing and random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655. Please refer to the OCTA Drug and Alcohol Policy Manual for additional information.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Hazardous Conditions:

Positions in this class may also include these factors:

• Hazardous physical conditions/materials.
• Atmospheric conditions.
• Intense noise.
• Travel
• Environmental conditions.

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.