Manager of Vehicle & Facility Maintenance $85-120k

Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of central New York, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. is the greater Ithaca area’s provider of safe, reliable, and affordable transportation with an annual ridership of over 4 million passengers.

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle and Facility Maintenance Manager to join our team!

The Vehicle and Facility Maintenance Manager oversees the daily operation of the Maintenance Department, including fleet maintenance, building and facility maintenance through efficient and cost-effective operations. The Manager will support and lead the Maintenance Service Supervisor, mechanics and bus handlers with the priority of ensuring safe, clean and reliable service to our community and passengers. The Manager plans, organizes and provides direction to the Maintenance Department and ensures compliance of company policies and applicable laws. The Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining an engaged work team, managing performance, and placing a priority on retention efforts. The Manager has oversight and ensures the purchasing of parts and equipment for the maintenance department to ensure effective business continuity. The Manager is responsible for maximizing the availability of buses to meet service commitments by establishing and overseeing servicing priorities related to buses running, repair/inspection, and servicing.

TCAT recognizes that our employees are the key to fulfilling our community-driven mission and vision. In order to recruit and retain top talent, TCAT offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, progressive training, excellent paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Salary $85,000 - $120,000
• Health Insurance (Excellus BCBS)
• Medical FSA & HSA options
• Vision (employer-paid)
• Dental (employer-paid)
• Life/AD&D (employer-paid)
• Voluntary Employee, Spousal & Child Life insurance
• Group Short & Long Term Disability (employer-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan (10% employer match after 2 years)

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
• Sick & Family Health Leave
• Personal Leave
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays

Supervision of Others:

• Supervise Maintenance Service Supervisor, Mechanic staff, Parts and Inventory staff, and Bus Handler staff.
• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports.
• Manage performance, define and clarify expectations, develop staff, hold staff accountable, recognize staff as appropriate, and prioritize retention efforts to support an engaged, welcoming environment.
• Participates in the hiring process.
• Conducts performance reviews, probationary reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Approve employee work time and time away from work as well as overtime as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree a minimum of three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
• Supervisory experience in a vehicle maintenance facility with demonstrated experience motivating and leading team members.
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsement or obtain license within 6 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated leadership skills that lead the workforce in a positive, engaged manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and management in a positive manner.
• Experience in service management, preferably in transit vehicle or heavy equipment environments.
• Able to develop work standards, SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) development and maintenance, troubleshooting checklists; and writing effective countermeasures to prevent failures in the future.
• Knowledge of diesel maintenance, air conditioning, engines, transmissions, suspension, differential, electronic controls both A/C and D/C, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronic, and minor body repair required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and working with maintenance software.
• Ability to interact well with all levels of the organization and representatives of various outside organizations.
• Ability to utilize time effectively and work steadily and conscientiously.
• Demonstrated experience exercising good judgment in decision making.
• Must follow established policies and procedures of TCAT as well as all applicable laws.

Learn More/Apply: https://tcatbus.com/careers

TCAT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.