Manager of Automotive & Equipment Maintenance

Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate AFSCME Pay Grade 21 Step 1: $156,395.20/annually - Step 5: $190,091.20/annually Note: The negotiable salary offer will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Sr. Manager of Fleet Management Days Off Variable Who May Apply All current BART employees and Future BART employees Current Assignment San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking to fill a Manager of Automotive & Equipment Maintenance position in the Non-Revenue Vehicle & Equipment (NRVE) Department. This managerial position provides leadership and direction for BART’s Non-Revenue Vehicle Maintenance Division, overseeing personnel and operations responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modification of the District’s fleet cars, heavy-duty maintenance equipment, and specialized high-rail and track-driven equipment. The role directs daily shop operations, including fabrication, welding, and machine shop activities, to ensure fleet reliability, equipment availability, and operational readiness. Additional responsibilities include developing vehicle and equipment specifications, evaluating vendor bids and products, coordinating fleet procurement, ensuring contract compliance, and providing technical and administrative support to the Sr. Manager of Fleet Management. The selected candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, supervisory, administrative, analytical, and organizational skills. Key responsibilities include managing staffing and shop operations, developing employee capabilities, monitoring fleet performance and availability, overseeing work order and asset management activities, managing budgets, and preparing operational reports. A commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance is essential. The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process: Proven leadership of complex fleet maintenance and operations programs. Fleet operations experience within a public agency, public transit organization, or similarly complex operational environment. Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and fleet management systems. Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a multi-shift operational environment. Proficiency in preventive maintenance scheduling and planning. Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including those established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), as applicable to the operation. Familiarity with quality management systems, such as ISO 9001. Experience implementing safety programs, maintaining accurate maintenance documentation, supporting audits, establishing performance measures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives are highly desirable. This position requires flexibility and availability to support a 24-hour, multi-shift maintenance operation. The Manager is expected to provide 24/7 on-call support for fleet and shop operations, coordinate emergency response activities during critical incidents, and work off hours: either Swing or Grave Shift schedule varying hours as needed to meet operational requirements. Application and Selection Process This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). All…

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