NOTE: This position will require flexibility with location, shift, and scheduled days off as they are determined by seniority and business needs. Garage locations: East Metro Garage, Heywood Garage, Nicollet Garage, North Loop Garage, Overhaul Base, or South Garage. Typical shifts are first shift 6:00 am until 2:00 pm, second shift 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm and third shift 10:00 pm until 6:00 am with days off of Friday & Saturday, Saturday & Sunday, or Sunday & Monday. This posting will remain open until all positions have been filled and can close at any time.

• Coordinates mechanical work for an assigned shift, including cleaning and routine maintenance, to ensure the availability of vehicles for scheduled service.
• Plans preventive and corrective maintenance for the following day(s). Tracks and monitors vehicle history.
• Assigns and inspects work of mechanical personnel.
• Identifies priority situations and makes timely decisions that may affect the safety of employees and passengers or the operation of Metro Transit vehicles.
• Provides work direction to mechanic technicians, skilled helpers, helpers and cleaners.
• Creates work orders and performs data entry and other computer-related work.
• Enforces EEO and harassment-free workplace policies.
• Communicates strategies, concerns and goals with the manager.
• Administers discipline as well as corrective action to employees.
• Coordinates the scheduling of employee vacations and other time off and ensures employees fill out forms for vacations, FMLA, sick leave, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Any of the following combinations of experience in automotive maintenance, heavy-duty vehicle maintenance, or closely related field and completed education in Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or closely related field WITH at least one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience:

• High school diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience including one (1) year of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.
• Associate's degree with six (6) years of experience, including one (1) years of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with four (4) years of experience, including one (1) years of supervisory and/or proven leadership experience.

• Supervisory experience in assigning and overseeing work of employees in related field within the last ten (10) years.
• Experience training employees in mechanical systems.
• Experience performing technical work on heavy-duty vehicles; coordinating work for a large fleet of heavy-duty equipment.
• Experience diagnosing electrical and/or mechanical systems and/or completing electrical/mechanical system certificates (such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)).
• Experience interpreting and applying bargaining unit contracts, including contract administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or another windows-based environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Commitment to building diversity.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Basic knowledge of diesel engines, automatic transmissions control systems, HVAC, hydraulics and DC electricity.
• Basic knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems; principles of analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuitry and associated mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, testing and inspections methods/tools; and welding.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in electrical/electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment; determine repair; and perform electronic fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Ability to understand and interpret the Metro Transit union contract.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules; operating and maintenance instructions; and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of subordinates or co-workers.
• Ability to demonstrate a good work record.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to maintain tact, courtesy and cooperation in dealings with others where the primary purpose is the exchange of information.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled at analyzing and resolving problems.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and other windows-based environments.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits (see the benefits tab of this posting for more details) and a good work/life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities.