Fleet Maintenance Manager

Salary Range: $64.80 - $90.98 At Santa Cruz METRO, we care about moving people. We strive to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Many of our employees have worked for us for more than 20 years and come from diverse, cultural and professional backgrounds. METRO promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities. At METRO, you will enjoy a competitive salary, CALPERS pension, a robust health/dental/vision benefit program, public service loan forgiveness program, 457 plans, career development, free bus passes, and longevity pay. DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Fleet Maintenance Manager plans, organizes, directs, develops, and coordinates the programs and activities of fleet maintenance including maintenance and repair, materials management, quality assurance, and warranty functions; and performs other related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Fleet Maintenance Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the management and supervision of fleet maintenance programs to ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable, available for service, and in a state of good repair. The position is a peer of the Facilities Maintenance Manager and provides short-term administrative and emergency coverage under delegated authority. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates Fleet Maintenance for Santa Cruz METRO-owned revenue and non-revenue vehicles, fleet support equipment, and emerging vehicle technologies to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant service. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, programs, procedures, and strategic initiatives related to fleet maintenance and asset management. Monitors fleet performance and reliability, analyzes operational and maintenance data, conducts root-cause analyses, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet availability, safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness. Develops, implements, and manages maintenance programs, including preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance, inspections, rebuilds, defect management, road-call response, quality assurance, and maintenance standards. Directs and manages Fleet Maintenance personnel and subordinate supervisors, including selection, training, assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, and discipline. Interprets and applies the provisions of labor agreements in accordance with Santa Cruz METRO guidelines; may serve as a hearing officer. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, safety standards, environmental requirements, and grant-funded program requirements, including Federal Transit Administration reporting and Transit Asset Management activities; maintains accurate fleet asset, maintenance, reliability, and performance data for compliance purposes; reviews proposed and changing legislation pertaining to areas of responsibility and reports on impacts. Prepares, administers, and monitors operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, resource needs, and developing cost estimates for labor, time, equipment, parts, materials, contracts, training, and fleet projects and repairs. Develops technical specifications for vehicle procurements, fleet equipment, tooling, diagnostic systems, parts, materials, and supplies; reviews and approves requisitions. Develops, implements, administers, and monitors contracts and service agreements with manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and performance requirements. Coordinates fleet maintenance activities with internal and external stakeholders, including Operations, Facilities Mai…

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