EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Seven (7) years of related experience, at least three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
2. Must have one year in the title of Superintendent, Maintenance or equivalent; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent of the combined education and experience requirements.

DESIRED SKILLS

• The ability to manage a large operation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Bus maintenance operations including preventative maintenance and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of policy development, personnel development, contract administration and labor relations.
• The ability to analyze information, assess its reliability and make related operational decisions.
• Strong delegation and prioritization skills.
• The ability to make decisions rapidly and under pressure while being constrained by the availability of labor and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for directing all maintenance activities at a given New York City Transit or MTA Bus location. Accountable for supplying safe and reliable buses to allow for the daily delivery of a reliable bus service for the riding public. This involves assisting in the developing, implementing and maintaining strict budgets, managing a full-scale disciplinary and labor relations process and directing managers and supervisors to accomplish depot/division goals.
Assist in the directing of the day-to-day facilities and equipment maintenance activities for the mega-depot.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all the bus maintenance functions of a mega-depot, during an off tour, including direct responsibility for the performance of subordinate managers in meeting bus availability needs and to ensure safe and reliable service. This includes overseeing day-to-day facilities and equipment maintenance activities. Responsible for keeping the General Superintendent informed of issues.
• Assist in the preparation of annual resource requirements; review and control budget adherence; identify and implement cost control and other productivity measures; administer contracts with outside vendors; and participate in policy formulation and mega- depot operations
• Coordinate activities with the Transportation Division and the community at large in response to daily problems and changing priorities. Ensure coordination of mega-depot operations and develop contingency plans in response to changing conditions or problems.
• Assist in the full range of labor relations activities for the mega-depot during and off tour,
  including administering labor agreements, implementing discipline, addressing grievances,

defining depot objectives for labor negotiations and acting on behalf of the mega-depot in union matters

• Direct the development and implementation of equipment quality control, safety and employee training programs and ensure that equipment and personnel operate safely and effectively.