The District is currently seeking candidates for the position of Maintenance Superintendent. Under general direction, this position, manages the delivery of fleet maintenance operations for an operating division or other District location including the planning, coordination and direction of cleaning, service maintenance, repair and overhaul of District vehicles. This is an unrepresented at-will classification.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.

• Develops and implements performance goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work plans for the assigned Maintenance division or other District location.
• Analyzes Maintenance department workload for the assigned division or location; sets priorities, and schedules activities for a complex 24-hour operation.
• Analyzes and maintains a wide variety of computerized and paper records, including buses “out late;” road call statistics and reasons; breakdown reports by specific manufacturer and equipment type; fuel, oil, and lubricant consumption; vehicle repairs; accumulated engine mileage; tire life; and overhaul status.
• Analyzes the causes of unscheduled maintenance, implements reduction plans, reviews results, and modifies as needed to attain on-time performance acceptable to the District.
• Supervises staff directly, and through subordinate supervisors; develops, mentors and guides staff in achieving goals and objectives; coaches and develops employees; provides constructive feedback on performance and behaviors; reviews and evaluates work; counsels and handles personnel actions as needed; monitors the assignment and completion of projects and jobs, including staff performance.
• Authorizes and monitors the training of division maintenance personnel.
• Counsels employees on problems affecting work performance. Determines the need for discipline, issues adverse letters, and participates in disciplinary or grievance hearings.
• Meets informally with union officials and/or shop stewards to resolve concerns regarding working conditions; in order to avoid grievances.
• Consults with Transportation Department personnel regarding the availability of revenue vehicles, and other requirements.
• Schedules major and minor bus component replacement and overhauls. Coordinates the installation of new equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, and electronic fare boxes.
• Schedules construction, remodeling, or repair of buildings, equipment, and premises.
• Consults with the staff of the Procurement Department and Materials unit to set specifications, and review tool and equipment orders.
• Provides cost estimates to the Claims Department, as well as vehicle failure information pertinent to the resolution of claims.
• Prepares estimates of labor, parts, and material costs for vehicle and facilities maintenance projects and activities.
• Consults with representatives of vehicle and parts manufacturers in regard to District performance requirements, vehicle and equipment wear, failure trends, and other issues.
• Enforces Cal/OSHA laws and District safety rules and regulations. Submits industrial injury reports following OSHA guidelines.
• Initiates and signs all department turn-around documents, including job vacancies and job postings. Ensures the confidentiality and security of all division personnel records.
• Performs periodic personal inspection tours of all division maintenance facilities, including individual shops and buses, during on-duty hours.
• Initiates and responds to correspondence, telephone calls, and emails.
• Stays abreast of changing laws, regulations, procedures, best practices and regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to maintenance operations
• May be required to temporarily replace or act in the position of the senior District staff member to whom this position normally reports and may be required to perform some or all the senior staff members representative functions in these situations.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Management, or a similar field.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in heavy duty-coach maintenance, at least three (3) years of which involved supervisory and/or management level experience and responsibilities equivalent to an AC Transit Senior Maintenance Supervisor.

License Requirements: Must possess or obtain, and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License, and meet the District’s driving standards.

Special Requirements: Must be available to work evenings and weekends, and be on call 24 hours a day, as required by the regular schedule and the demands of the job.

Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to move around a large maintenance facility.

THIS POSITION IS UNREPRESENTED - AT WILL

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program

*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.