GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervising the programs and activities of Bus Maintenance personnel involved with repair activities, and facility and equipment diagnosis for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Bus Maintenance Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs routine supervisory duties related to technical area of assignment; responsible for complex maintenance projects; assists COTR as assigned.
2. Assists section management 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 leadership and assistance during development and facilitation of maintenance tests, campaigns, and strategies; open work orders and check recent repair history using computer terminal; ensure appropriate records are maintained pertaining to work performed.
4. Performs project/program and performance management functions; serves as project manager as assigned; performs needs assessments, develops technical objectives, and technical procedures.
5. Ensures all equipment requiring periodic inspection, licensing and certification is maintained in compliance with published intervals.
6. Schedules facility and equipment for condition-based and corrective based maintenance; make work assignments to best utilize human resources to meet equipment requirements for daily service needs; verify daily time worked by assigned staff.
7. Interviews, selects, develops, trains, supervises, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, recommend termination of subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines to include EEO/AA program goals and objectives.
8. Supervises repair of DART facilities to ensure compliance with all DART Standard Operating procedures, DART Standard Practice Bulletins, and Equipment Manufacturers Specifications to include inspection, diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance; assist staff with repair diagnosis; Provides guidance for the interpretation and application of DART policies and maintenance procedures.
9. Ensures compliance with DARTs Hazardous Waste Management and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Programs; promote established safety programs and take precautions to ensure staff using DART owned tools, shop equipment, and service vehicles follows appropriate procedures.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

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, university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, heavy equipment, automotive, electrical, electronic, or other technical or related fields applicable to DART Bus Maintenance.
2. Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance, electro-mechanical, or related field.
3. Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.
4. Must have a valid Drivers License class C, and be able to obtain a Texas class A, B, or C within 90 days of employment; no DWI/DUI conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months on driving record to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
5. Must pass a physical (medical) examination, which includes a drug screen to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
6. Subject to 24-hour call-in for emergency or unusual conditions; required to work various shifts.
7. Ability to use Bus Maintenance equipment, machinery, tools, fire, and shop safety devices.
8. 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.
9. Operate DART vehicles as required.
10. Must be able to orally communicate in an effective manner with the public, co-workers, supervisors and managers to ensure efficient operations; to promote safety; and to respond to emergencies. Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations.
11. Ability to use personal computer (PC), software applications to include MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
12. Ability to use analytical skills to gather and interpret data, and find solutions to highly complex technical problems.
13. Ability to step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Read situations quickly. Good at focused listening. Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
14. Ability to create a climate in which people want to do their best. Can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members.
15. Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
16. Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.

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