Niagara Transit Commission is hiring:

Fleet Supervisor

Department

Fleet and Facilities

Status – Type of Vacancy

Full-Time Permanent

Wage/Salary

$83,550 - $98,290

Date Posted

Monday, September 9 2024

Date Closing

Monday, September 23, 2024


Job Summary:

Reporting to the Fleet Manager, the Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance is responsible for supervising the effective and efficient maintenance activities at the Transit Garages within their assigned service area in order to ensure fleet vehicles remain safe and well maintained for operational assignment. The Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance plans, organizes, directs, and oversees maintenance functions of the transit and facility maintenance division; formulates policies, establishes objectives and assures implementation for the Niagara's transit system, including conventional transit and specialized transit for persons with disabilities. The Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance will be focused on vehicle safety, customer service and adherence to health and safety legislation, providing effective management and front-line leadership for the fleet and facility maintenance team, monitor and analyze maintenance team performance, assist in the development and delivery of related training programs, and administer the problem resolution processes while endeavoring to maintain positive labour relations. The Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance will also play a key role in strategic departmental planning, accident and issue investigation, and selection/disciplinary processes.


Education:

  • Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

  • Completion of an accredited apprenticeship and will possess a 310T Vehicle Repair Certificate


Knowledge/ Skills:

  • 5 years progressive leadership experience in a unionized fleet and facility maintenance environment, preferably in a municipal transit system

  • Minimum 1-year supervisory experience
  • Meet all legislated standards governing the issuance of a Class “BZ” or “CZ” License for Bus Operator

  • Proven knowledge of regulations and controls and their appropriate implementation/usage with respect to mechanic workshop, grounds

  • Thorough knowledge of current and working governmental acts, guidelines and codes with respect to air quality (smog, pollution), hazardous materials and other environmental regulations.

  • Knowledge of the Ontario Health & Safety Act including thorough knowledge of WHMIS(Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) regulations.

  • Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation regulations due to vehicle usage.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite


Responsibilities:

Directs the maintenance activities of the fleet and facilities of the Niagara Transit Commission, ensuring all Provincial Regulations and Compliance Criteria are met and compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) and Highway Traffic Act Reg 611. 

  • Maintains control, oversight and coordination of the delivery of Niagara Transit maintenance services; ensuring quality and effectiveness in compliance with all pertinent Acts, Regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ensures all activities connected with the replacement, maintenance, repair and assignment of vehicles in the Transit Commission Fleet, including the daily servicing and fueling operations are carried out in a compliant, effective and efficient manner.
  • Inspects and monitors fleet, facilities and passenger amenities maintenance activities on a regular basis to ensure safe and efficient work practices, and assets are maintained in a good state of repair.
  • Administers the vehicle repair, MTO Safety Inspections, preventive maintenance, and facility maintenance activities are properly reported in the maintenance management system, including the issuing of work orders, the approval of work orders and the closing of work orders while ensuring the satisfactory completion of the work or repairs.
  • Manages and oversees the employees responsible for the delivery of maintenance activities
  • Assists with the ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of the CMMS within the Fleet & Facility Maintenance division.
  • Prepares maintenance manuals and Standard Operating Procedures for assigned area, keeping abreast of information specified in manufacturers' manuals regarding maintenance of the equipment and facilities.
  • Identifies opportunities for improving operations and services delivered, ensuring alignment with Division priorities, and developing and presenting recommendations.
  • Co-ordinates and administers all required reports, warranty, service, maintenance, and safety programs for all Transit Commission facilities and on-street amenities.
  • Coordinates work schedules for the Fleet maintenance employees, this includes repairs to bus washer, bus vacuum, hoists, air compressors, doors, lighting and facility HVAC Systems
  • Participates in the development of new policies and procedures or changes to existingpolicies related to Fleet and Facility maintenance operations and facilities.
  • Coordinates the repair and maintenance of bus stops, bus shelters and street furniture
  • Identifies opportunities for improving operations and services delivered, ensuring alignment with Division priorities, and developing and presenting recommendations.
  • Under the general supervision of the Manager, responsible to administer annual and multi-year Capital and Operating budgets for which they are delegated authority.
  • Administer the acquisition of goods and services for the operating unit and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.
  • Provides input to the Manager for the Capital and Operating budgets. Advises the Manager of any budget issues or recommendations throughout the year with respect to controlling costs
  • Liaises with suppliers with concerns on items or improvements to the product.

Manages people resource planning for the division or operating unit, determining ideal organizational structures, identifying desirable role and skill mix requirements and ensuring ongoing work quality and deliverability of results.

  • Directs and provides leadership for the activities and coaching of direct reports, providing work direction, setting priorities, assigning tasks/projects, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, ensuring results are achieved, and managing staff recruitment, performance, and skill development activities
  • Ensures compliance with Transit Commission Human Resources policies and procedures and provisions of the union contract including recruitment, grievances and labour relations issues.
  • Ensures alignment and coordination of activity and quality of output between teams under their direction
  • Ensures focus is public safety, service excellence, communication/transparency, innovation, and data integrity and work flow integration.
  • Ensures staff has the information and resources to make successful plans and decisions.
  • Helps to break down barriers to employee success, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with other teams within their division and department
  • Ensures Occupational Health & Safety policies, programs and practices are implemented, and maintained. This includes workplace inspections, monitoring, accident reporting and investigations, and ensuring any observed hazards or lapses in the functioning of OH&S processes, and other OH&S concerns are responded to promptly.
  • Ensures all individuals under supervision have been informed of hazards and instructed on the necessary risk control and emergency response measures.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.


Special Requirements:

  • Transit Commission staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of the Commission and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

  • May be required to support emergency operations under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director.
  • Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Transit Commission for business reasons.

Join Our Team: Submit Your Application and Required Documents

  1. Download the Application form available on this page.
  2. Complete the Application form accurately.
  3. Prepare your current resume.
  4. Attach the Application form and your resume to an email.
  5. Send the email to resumes@nrtransit.ca.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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