GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervising the programs and activities of Bus Fleet Services personnel for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Fleet Services Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs routine supervisory duties related to maintenance service functional area of assignment; provides support on special maintenance projects.
2. Assists section manager with his/her administrative responsibilities as it relates to labor relations, and the administration of service and consultant contracts; Understand, execute, and recommend changes to policies and procedures established by senior management.
3. Provides guidance for the interpretation and application of DART policies and maintenance procedures.
4. Provides leadership and assistance during development and facilitation of maintenance tests, campaigns, and strategies; performs project/program and performance management functions.
5. Provides performance support expertise to guide maintenance mechanics to improve cost structures and overall effectiveness of ongoing work interventions; performs needs assessments, develops technical objectives, and technical procedures.
6. Schedules vehicles for condition-based, corrective and campaign maintenance, makes work assignments to best utilize human resources to meet equipment requirements for daily service needs; verify daily time worked by assigned staff.
7. Oversees repair of DART vehicles to ensure compliance with all DART Standard Operating Procedures, DART Standard Practice Bulletins, and Equipment Manufacturers Specifications to include inspection, repair, cleaning, and servicing; assist staff with repair diagnosis.
8. Ensures compliance with DARTs Hazardous Waste Management and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs; promote established safety programs; ensure compliance by staff with procedures in the use of DART owned tools, shop equipment, and service vehicles; Oversee state safety inspection of vehicles.
9. Opens work orders and checks recent repair history using computer based maintenance program; ensure appropriate records are maintained pertaining to work performed; ensure proper cleaning and servicing of DART vehicles and facilities.
10. Interviews, selects, develops, trains, supervises, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, recommends termination of subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, heavy equipment, automotive, electrical, electronic, or other technical fields applicable to DART Fleet Services.
2. Four (4) years progressive fleet maintenance service experience in a technical environment including experience in a maintenance area on equipment (e.g., coach maintenance, heavy equipment, LRT vehicle, or maintenance support equipment) utilized within DART Fleet Services.
3. Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with a P (Passenger) Endorsement, no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirtysix (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART vehicles.
4. Pass a physical (medical) examination, which includes a drug screen in order to operate DART vehicles.
5. Incumbents are subject to the federal testing regulations of safety sensitive positions.
6. Ability to work irregular hours and irregular days off.
7. Physical ability to be mobile and very frequently, more than 50% of work time, lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds such as parts, small hand tools, and equipment repair equipment.
8. Analytical skills to gather and interpret data, and find solutions to complex technical problems.
9. Ability to comprehend complex materials and concentrate on details
10. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees, and others both inside and outside of DART.
11. Personal computer (PC); software applications such as Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, data base; typical office equipment such as copier, calculator, typewriter, facsimile, etc.
12. Ability to use Fleet service equipment, machinery, tools, fire, and shop safety devices.
13. Operate DART vehicles as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V