Via

Maintenance Manager

Via • $90K — $110K *
Tulare, CA 93274In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical work.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Vocational automotive training required.
  • ASE Automobile Service Master Technician Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck or Transit Bus.
  • Valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee service, overhaul, and repair of transit equipment.
  • Manage the complete employee lifecycle for drivers, including scheduling and performance assessments.
  • Inspect completed work and tools for quality assurance.
  • Coordinate administrative activities related to equipment maintenance.
  • Provide technical guidance to mechanics and train maintenance staff.
  • Manage inventory of equipment supplies and spare parts.
  • Diagnose and repair various mechanical defects.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling with the potential for evening and weekend work.
  • Hands-on leadership opportunities in a vibrant work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth, especially in operational processes.
  • Collaboration with diverse partners and vendors in public mobility.
  • Participate in a pivotal role within the cutting-edge public transit industry.
Full Job Description
As a Maintenance Manager on Via's Operations team, you'll supervise and perform complex technical and administrative work overseeing the maintenance program for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of all transit equipment and property. You'll also be an active member of the maintenance team, working hands on to ensure our vehicles and equipment are operating successfully and efficiently.

**This is an in-person position with the expectation that you will be on-site 5 days per week**

While standard schedules are provided, this role does require flexibility to work occasional evenings, Saturdays, and extended hours as business needs arise.

What You'll Do:
  • Service, overhaul, and repair of all transit equipment and property. Discuss equipment repair with personnel, evaluate problems, write work orders, and assign and prioritize work.
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle for drivers: scheduling, PTO approvals, approving timesheets for payroll, daily inquiries, performance conversations, and adherence to workplace policies.
  • Inspect work in progress and upon completion when required. Inspect tools and equipment for condition and proper use. Approve stock orders for needed parts. Maintain records of work, troubleshoot various facilities and transit equipment problems. Understand and use automotive test equipment manuals and diagrams.
  • Direct and coordinate the administrative activities pertinent to the maintenance of system equipment and property. Help prepare the maintenance budget and oversee maintenance budget.
  • Provide technical advice to mechanics. Determine need and feasibility of major repairs on individual pieces of equipment with a strong focus on safety and cost-effective decisions.Train, coach, and mentor staff, ensuring consistent workmanship, safety compliance, and documentation standards.
  • Direct and coordinate the ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of an inventory of equipment supplies and spare parts.
  • Diagnose and perform all repairs as required, including but not limited to, engine defects, transmission defects, electrical defects, and preventative maintenance.
  • Build strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and other stakeholders, including central Via teams and our partners.

Who You Are:
  • Self-starter who is proactive and comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility.
  • Hands-on leader who can run a shop day-to-day and is comfortable working on the floor alongside the team when needed
  • Vocational automotive training and considerable experience (minimum 5 years hands-on; 3 years supervisory experience preferred/required) in skilled mechanical work strongly preferred.
  • Strong project manager eager to create and refine operational processes.
  • Outgoing and sociable leader; skilled at communicating professionally with partners, vendors, and partners from a broad range of backgrounds.
  • Comfortable prioritizing and working on multiple initiatives with various stakeholders.
  • Proficient with technology, such as maintenance software, Google Suite, and email

Licenses and Certification Requirement:
  • Hold a valid driver's license
  • Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate
  • Hold an ASE Automobile Service Master Technician Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck or Transit Bus
  • At least 25 years old
  • Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 / per year

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

About Via

Via Transportation, Inc. is a global public transport, logistics, and TransitTech company headquartered in New York City. Via licenses its technology to cities, transportation authorities, school districts, universities, and private organizations to help build their own technology-driven transportation networks. It operates in partnership with over 400 local governments across more than 20 countries globally, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Israel, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Finland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. In October 2020, Via acquired the logistics company Fleetonomy to accelerate its entry into the last-mile deliveries industry. In March 2021, Via purchased the transportation planning platform Remix for $100M to create the first end-to-end TransitTech platform for cities and transit agencies.
Learn more about Via
Industry
Transportation
Founded
2016
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Via

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Maintenance Manager jobs:

NationwideTulare, CA