Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Pay Grade C04

Basic Function
To supervise technical personnel in the maintenance and repair of public transit vehicles.

Classification Characteristics

Supervised by: Director, Maintenance Operations; Sr Manager, Equipment Maintenance; Equipment Maintenance Manager; Manager, Maintenance Operations

Supervises: Master Mechanic; Welder; Warranty & Equipment Mechanic; Machinist; Mechanic "A" Leader; Sheet Metal Worker; Painter "A"; Mechanic "A"; Body Repairer "A"; Mechanic C; Mechanic "C"; Equipment Records Specialist; Sr Service Attendant; Service Attendant Leader; Service Attendant

FLSA: Exempt

Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:

Examples of Duties
  • Plans, organizes, and assigns preventive and remedial maintenance work for buses and automobiles or equipment production lines
  • Develops and maintains computer and manual files for payroll, attendance, project budgets, and vehicle service; prepares daily reports
  • Implements and maintains safety programs
  • Ensures compliance and promotes aspects of the Environmental Management System to employees and coworkers
  • Conducts meetings on safety, tool uses, equipment upgrade projects, and other related topics
  • Investigates and reports accidents and injuries
  • Follows up on ordered parts, equipment and supplies, and administers warranty claims
  • Counsels subordinates on compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Conducts first-level disciplinary and grievance hearings
  • Analyzes component failures, identifies problems, and plans repair and replacement schedules and provides assistance to staff to remedy problems
  • Reviews Operator defect cards and sets priority for repairs
  • Conducts meetings to determine users' needs
  • Approves completed work/repairs
  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates service preparation activities of new buses
  • Prepares various reports, develops presentations, manages special development projects
  • Supervises subordinate staff
  • Accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro’s safety rules, polices, and procedures
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Theories, principles, and practices of repair, maintenance, and manufacturing of engines, parts, components and electrical systems of diesel, gasoline, and alternate fuel vehicles
  • Safe and proper use of tools and other equipment
  • Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance, repair, and procurement of public transit vehicles
  • Accident investigation
  • Project planning and budgeting techniques
  • Principles of supervision
  • Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ability to:
  • Plan, organize, and monitor the work of technical personnel engaged in maintenance and repair of public transit vehicles
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Exercise judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations
  • Operate computers and Maintenance & Material Management (M3) program terminals, and diagnostic equipment
  • Meet productivity demands
  • Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
  • Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
  • Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
  • Supervise subordinate staff
  • Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR position MUST meet the following requirements:

  • 3 years' experience performing work in the repair and maintenance or procurement of vehicles and equipment with a minimum of 2 years at or above the Leader-level Valid California Class C driver's license
  • Associate's degree desirable

Special Conditions
  • Frequent exposure to weather, physical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards
  • Shift work
  • Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
  • Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.


Date Originally Created: 4/13/1995
Date Last Revised: 12/29/2014 9:54:10 AM
AFSCME: 4007B