Manager, Maintenance Operating Division (Project Management)

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When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position is responsible for directing an assigned Bus Maintenance Division and has primary responsibility to ensure compliance with the Local, State and Federal regulations governing the safe operation of vehicles (FMVSS, DOT, CVSA, EPA, and FTA). This role oversees the effective management of both represented and non-represented personnel, budgets, and maintenance programs of their division to deliver high-quality and reliable services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential:

• Recruits staff including interviewing, hiring, terminating, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of the Employee Guidelines and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for optimal performance of their responsibilities.
• Evaluates and interprets the division's budgetary needs and controls the established budget.
• Ensures timelines and contractual obligations are met for job picks, vacation voting, holiday postings and discipline documentation. Meets with union stewards on a regular basis for work/division related discussions.
• Establishes and maintains intergroup cooperation with internal stakeholders to maximize efficiencies, improve consistency and ensure professionalism in delivering high-quality services to external and internal customers.
• Analyzes needs, evaluates alternatives and develops strategies to ensure compliance, meet goals, and maintain quality standards in support of Bus Maintenance programs.
• Develops policies and procedures for work groups and makes recommendations for change to maintenance programs, policies and/or procedures.
• Promotes a positive and inclusive work environment by fostering teamwork, resolving conflicts, and encouraging employee development.

Other:

All other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associate's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering - or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in Transit/Vehicle Maintenance operation.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in heavy duty diesel/gasoline repair and maintenance, which include major overhauls.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, regulatory requirements (e.g. FMVSS, DOT, CVSA, etc.), and best practices in vehicle maintenance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Fleet Maintenance Software, and specialized diagnostic tools, such as Cummins Engine In-Site and ZF-Tech transmission programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• Ability to work off-shift as needed - including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a unionized environment, with preference for supervisory roles that include knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience tracking performance metrics and ensuring KPIs are met.
• Demonstrated experience developing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Previous experience managing or analyzing budgets.

Or:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are considering all applications for this position until the close date of 12/20/2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Range:

$100,284.00 - $141,650.25 Annual

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.