Maintenance Supervisor

Are you an experienced fleet or maintenance leader looking for a role where you can lead a skilled team and make a direct impact on public transportation operations? If so, read on! 

About Metro    
Metro is the public transportation provider serving Kalamazoo County, with a history that stretches back to 1900. Over the past 50 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, accessible, and community‑focused transit system. Metro operates 21 fixed‑route bus lines across the Kalamazoo area, including the cities of Kalamazoo, Portage, and Parchment, as well as major institutions like Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Our fleet includes 46 fixed‑route buses. We also operate Metro Connect, a federally mandated, county‑wide ADA paratransit service that provides curb‑to‑curb transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities.   

About the Opportunity    
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of shift personnel and the scheduling and planning for the maintenance and repair of Metro’s fleet and facilities throughout their assigned shift. In addition, this position is responsible for planning and implementing maintenance activities, including assisting in the procurement of supplies, as well as assisting in the preparation of bids and proposals.   

This position is assigned to third shift (overnight hours) and requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to support fleet maintenance operations and service requirements. Candidates must be able and willing to work this schedule on a regular basis. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Plans for and schedules repair and maintenance work by piece of equipment and employee skill level, which includes determining work priorities, work assignments, and parts required to complete the repair.   
• Ensures safe work practices and resolves safety issues within the department while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.  
• Maintains the necessary Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documentation based upon local, state, and federal regulations.  
• Performs system maintenance duties such as updating and maintaining the Global Positioning System (GPS) system and camera systems.   
• Gathers information and performs research on shop issues, tooling, new products and safety regulations.  
• Oversees and updates the fleet maintenance computer and fuel systems, which includes determining that systems are functioning properly, ensuring mechanics record time properly, and confirming necessary updates.   
• Prepares equipment for disposal at auctions or scrap yards by determining what equipment should be included and making schedules for pick-up and delivery.  
• Administers vehicle accident policies and provides accident investigations for the maintenance department by determining the details of the accident and whether the accident was preventable and deciding on the appropriate course of action.   
• Supervise service-lane attendants who wash and fuel buses on a nightly basis. 

• Prior specialized or technical training in automotive and heavy equipment maintenance, or progressively responsible for automotive and diesel mechanics, equipment repair, or related work experience. 
• Knowledge of safety practices and hazardous conditions to provide a safe work environment.  
• Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with all levels within an organization and to the public.  
• Previous experience working collaboratively within a collective bargaining environment.  
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines.   
• Previous experience with preparing reports, researching information, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data.   
• Demonstrated experience planning, scheduling, and organizing personnel.   
• Excellent experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.   
• Certifications and valid licenses are required, as follows: Michigan Storm Water Operator certification, Class C fuel tank certification or higher, EPA Certification, Section 609, Michigan Commercial Driver’s License and Class B with P Endorsement.  Certifications may be obtained once in the role.  
• Previous experience and/or coursework in purchasing and/or accounting is preferred.