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Cota

Director, Vehicle Maintenance

Columbus, OH · On-site

$126K - $148K/yr

Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation POSITION SUMMARY The Director, Vehicle ... Develops and executes preventative and predictive maintenance programs that enhance fleet safety ...

Slate Auto

Principal Vehicle Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$123K - $185K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Automotive, or Biomedical Engineering (Master's preferred) * 10+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety, crash testing, or restraint system ...

Slate Auto

Principal Vehicle Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$123K - $185K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Automotive, or Biomedical Engineering (Master's preferred) * 10+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety, crash testing, or restraint system ...

Crete Solutions LLC

Safety Director

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Our ready mixed concrete operations include over 200 commercial vehicles , multiple batch plants ... The Safety Director will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ...

Crete Solutions LLC

Safety Director

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Our ready mixed concrete operations include over 200 commercial vehicles, multiple batch plants ... The Safety Director will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ...

Marick Mechanical

Director of Safety

Wichita, KS · On-site

Safety Director Department: Safety Reports To: President or Chief Operating Officer Direct Reports ... Oversee PPE, vehicle safety, inspections. Risk Management & Reporting * Partner with leadership ...

Marick Mechanical

Director of Safety

Omaha, NE · On-site

Safety Director Department: Safety Reports To: President or Chief Operating Officer Direct Reports ... Oversee PPE, vehicle safety, inspections. Risk Management & Reporting * Partner with leadership ...

Marick Mechanical

Director of Safety

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Safety Director Department: Safety Reports To: President or Chief Operating Officer Direct Reports ... Oversee PPE, vehicle safety, inspections. Risk Management & Reporting * Partner with leadership ...

Blue Origin LLC

NY · On-site

## Director, Vehicle Test, MK2 Crew LanderApplylocations: Space Coast, FLtime type: Full timeposted on ... safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to ...

Bonded Filter Company

Safety Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

Safety Director Reports to: Cierra Calvacca, CHRO Department: Human Resources/Safety FLSA status ... Build and maintain practical safety programs for route-based technicians (e.g., driving/vehicle ...

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Director, Vehicle Maintenance

Columbus, OH • On-site

Central Ohio Transit Authority
1 - 5K employees
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$126K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 21 days ago

Central Ohio Transit Authority rating

9.5

Company rating: 9.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

SALARY: $126,380.80- 148,678.40
LOCATION: 1600 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222
BENEFITS:
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • COTA Bus Pass
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • On-Site Chair Massage
  • On-Site Health Coach
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director, Vehicle Maintenance is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and performance management for COTA's bus fleet maintenance operations, directing and overseeing all activities for the organization's revenue and non-revenue vehicles to ensure optimal reliability and service readiness. This role leads and develops the maintenance workforce while partnering with Vehicle Engineering to establish and refine Standard Operating Procedures, key performance indicators, performance feedback systems, and other processes that uphold high-quality service standards. This position requires a highly analytical, data driven leader capable of transforming maintenance operations through performance metrics, predicative maintenance strategies, technology integration, workforce accountability, and continuous improvement. The Director balances immediate operational demands with long-term fleet lifecycle planning while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, innovation, teamwork, and employee engagement.
Performs duties that advance COTA's Strategic Plan and reflect the organization's core values of safety, empowerment, accountability, teamwork, and service, and support the mission of Moving Every Life Forward.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Drives continuous improvements through process optimization, benchmarking, and the implementation of maintenance industry best practices;
  • Provides executive oversight of all vehicle maintenance operations to ensure sufficient fleet availability for service delivery. Develops and executes preventative and predictive maintenance programs that enhance fleet safety, cleanliness, and reliability. Continuously monitors fleet performance to reduce equipment failures and improve on-time performance;
  • Oversees technical analyses and engineering evaluations to strengthen vehicle design, performance, and parts longevity, ensuring full compliance with federal and state safety regulations and industry standards;
  • Leads the development of the department's maintenance strategy and long-term operating philosophy. Partners with the Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Training to implement a comprehensive maintenance training program. Leads a culture of continuous improvement, trust, communication, and professional excellence across the maintenance workforce; identifies the short- and long-term fleet and equipment needs to support organizational service goals. Establishes performance standards to improve efficiency and productivity. Directs and monitors all capital and operating budget activities for the department;
  • Maintains strong labor relations through fair and consistent contract administration, ensuring timely resolution of grievances and workplace concerns in alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
  • Communicates departmental needs, priorities, and challenges effectively to executive leadership and to staff at all levels;
  • Collaborates closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Operating Officer to advance a forward-looking vision for maintenance operations, leveraging innovative technologies and progressive strategies to enhance service reliability;
  • Work cross-functionally with other divisions to address operational issues, coordinate service requirements, and support organizational objectives.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, Fleet Management, Electronics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Transportation or related field and ten (10) years' progressively responsible experience in fleet maintenance, heavy-duty vehicle maintenance, or transit maintenance operations, with 7 years' of experience managing a large-scale, complex maintenance department. Managerial experience in a union environment is preferred. An equivalent combination of education or training and relevant experience.
  • ASE certification preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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