Fleet Supervisor

Job Posting Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for three (3) permanent, full-time positions of Fleet Supervisor in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. Under the general direction of the Superintendent, Transit Fleet, the Fleet Supervisor provides expert advice and support in the operation, maintenance and servicing of Halifax Transit’s fleet, which consists of over 340 vehicles comprised of: 40 and 60ft conventional buses; 30ft community buses and cut-away Access-A-Buses. The department is responsible for the daily maintenance and servicing of a diverse fleet of vehicles which includes but is not limited to the execution of preventative maintenance and warranty programs; major component/ mid-life rebuilds; repair and maintenance of equipment and components; vehicle compliance as legislated under Motor Carrier Act as well as transit facility and equipment maintenance. The Fleet Supervisor (FS) is responsible for the supervision of maintenance personnel and for the efficient and effective daily operation of the maintenance garage in order to ensure that the daily service quota is met for the commuting public. In order to meet the daily challenges of this dynamic environment the Fleet Supervisor will work with other Supervisors, the Fleet Controller, vendors, contractors, Halifax Transit Operations and Provincial Inspectors in the areas of: scheduling of work/inspections, allocation of equipment, parts acquisitions as well as life cycle decisions such as vehicle acquisition and disposal. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership: Responsible for the development and administration of maintenance, repair and warranty programs related to equipment, components and parts Balances workload in a rapidly changing environment and sets priorities on the delivery of services and ensures service level standards are met Assists support staff in setting work schedule priorities to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives. Ensures personnel have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Performance Management: Subject matter expert that remains abreast of changes in equipment, diagnostics, components and parts and is able to guide, assist and develop employees Responsible for distributing and evaluating the work of apprentices and assisting them in achieving their Class A mechanic license through the completion of development plans and the establishment of performance objectives Directs, assigns and monitors the work of staff Interprets and applies the collective agreement This position is responsible for addressing grievances and may be called upon to participate in the arbitration process. Service Delivery: Responsible for balancing workload and meeting service quota in a rapidly changing environment Responsible for ensuring all internal building equipment and equipment associated with fueling of the vehicles is in good working order Provides frequent communications to Operations on status of equipment Responsible for the administration of obligations under OH&S: conducts inspections, coaches and informs, develops and reviews standard operating procedures, takes action in the event of incidents Subject matter expert with respect to Motor Carrier Act, NS Motor Vehicle Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act; responsible for ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired according to …

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