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OmniTrans Seeks an Experienced Executive to Serve as Director of Maintenance

Job Title: Director of Maintenance

Location: San Bernardino, CA

Salary Range: $140,740 – $211,109

Description: The Director of Maintenance provides oversight, direction, and support of the overall maintenance activities of the Maintenance Department, including development of policies and procedures, programs and initiatives to ensure cost‑effective and efficient management of agency fleet (CNG, fuel cell electric, battery electric vehicles), facilities, equipment, and capital projects, ensuring full compliance with safety and transit industry regulations.

• Manages the operation and staff engaged in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of gasoline, battery electric, fuel cell electric, and CNG powered vehicles and equipment; interior and exterior cleaning of buses; maintenance and repair of agency facilities and equipment, capital projects and centralized procurement of buses, goods and services. Assigns work, evaluates work products and meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Manages Maintenance Managers, Technical Services Manager, Capital Projects Services Manager, Facility Manager, Senior Fleet Analyst, and Sr. Administration Assistant. Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develops, reviews and approves policies and procedures for facility repairs, vehicle repairs, cleaning, servicing, and related operational activities in order to meet safety requirements, operational efficiency, performance standards and financial objectives.
• Oversees Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan by establishing assets, preparing work orders, preventative maintenance plans, requisitions and ordering parts, materials, and supplies.
• Monitors and evaluates service delivery methods and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the transit vehicle cleaning program and preventive maintenance schedule.
• Develops the maintenance operating and capital annual budgets, determining staffing levels and materials needed. Analyzes monthly expenses and implements cost saving measures to meet agency goals. Manages multiple projects and their budgets concurrently while ensuring cost control and contractual requirements are met.
• Develops technical specifications for vehicles, parts, equipment, facilities, and other materials and supplies.
• Acts as subject matter expert on transit facilities and fueling system technologies for compressed natural gas, hydrogen gas, or other emerging fuel technology and station fuel delivery systems. Recommends, researches, and advises on enhancements to transit‑related equipment such as bus wash equipment, vehicle hoists, and fuel management systems.
• Recommends alternative approaches regarding facilities personnel and equipment issues, ensuring recommendations are implemented with cost efficiency while maintaining quality and quantity standards.
• Provides guidance, coaching, mentoring, training, and oversight for assigned employees including managerial staff.
• Develops and monitors overall safety program for vehicles and facilities, ensuring operations comply with federal transit and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in employee and labor relations activities; conducts grievance hearings for bargaining‑unit employees and makes decisions on disciplinary actions. Interprets and applies labor contract provisions and participates in labor contract negotiations.
• Contributes to the Executive Team in strategic planning, setting priorities, budgeting, safety, service quality and labor relations.

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four‑year college in Public Administration, Business Administration, Transportation Management, a related field, or technical school; seven (7) or more years of progressively related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.