Transit Supervisor Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Description
**Open until Filled**
This role is responsible for the hands-on execution, management, and coordination of maintenance for a fleet of commercial passenger vehicles. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the scheduling and review of all vehicle maintenance with in-house and third-party maintenance providers, while actively performing repairs and reviewing all repair details and costs. Responsibilities also include controlling roadside response efforts and overseeing all regulatory compliance inspections for the department fleet.
This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
Oversee and comply with local, state, and federal maintenance and safety SOPs, locally applicable public authority legislation, regulations, and standards, ensuring that maintenance staff follow them.
Utilize and oversee the county/department-approved applications by maintenance facility staff to accurately record and track maintenance work orders and parts inventory.
Manage preventive maintenance and "unscheduled" repairs for the vehicles serviced by this facility.
Represent the maintenance activity at the local level in its interaction, communication, and coordination of activities with other local operations functions: driver/operator care, route operations, and customer care.
Supervise the maintenance staff responsible.
Diagnoses difficult problems and recommends repairs by locating sources of problems through observation of mechanical deficiencies in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Develops and administers Fleet operating and capital budgets by monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and two years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in fleet maintenance, automotive repair, or a related field and five years of fleet maintenance experience, including three years at a lead or minor supervisory level; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Licensing Requirements:
Valid Class "B" commercial class driver's license with air brakes and passenger endorsements with Florida D.O.T. Medical Certification or have the ability to obtain both within 90 days in this position
Preferred Requirements:
ASE Certification
G-Suite experience
Experience with EV vehicles, as well as propane engine diagnostics and troubleshooting
Experience with compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Small-Medium-Heavy buses
Transportation experience with a strong preference for passenger transportation
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):
Supervisory principles
Budgeting principles
Attention to detail and consistent formatting
Self-motivated and driven problem solver
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Applicable tools and equipment utilized in the trade
Vehicle and equipment repair techniques
Applicable vehicle and equipment standards in assigned area of responsibility
Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Using computers and related software applications
Conducting accident investigations
Inspecting vehicles and equipment
Prepare and monitor budgets
Prepare technical specifications
Read and comprehend technical repair manuals
Maintain records
Monitor and evaluate subordinates
Delegate and prioritize work
Prepare reports
Exercise sound judgment
Be decisive and creative in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable
Utilize diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and/or repair heavy equipment.
Read diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and reference manuals
Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as decimals and percentages
Apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems
Coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data, including exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations
Operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions
Communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information in a professional manner.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.
Benefits/Compensation Package:
• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance