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Title: Maintenance Manager
Company: First Transit
Location: Austin, Texas
Job Status: Full-time
Job ID: 109928
Website: https://apply.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/21625/Transit%20Talent/detail
NOTE: The following position is for proposed new business within First Transit. Only candidates meeting the work experience requirements will be considered.

Join the First Transit team as Fleet Maintenance Manager and supervise the maintenance and repair of buses and support vehicles to contract requirements. We hire individuals who make safety and customer service their top priorities. If you have the drive, confidence, and determination to succeed, we are looking for you!

First Transit is proud to offer:
  • Career advancement opportunities!

  • Excellent benefits packages with paid holidays & vacation, medical, vision, and dental coverage, and 401(k) savings plan.


Our Maintenance Managers are responsible for:
  • Schedules and administers fleet maintenance and assists in troubleshooting problems with vehicles and equipment

  • Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatchers and operations department

  • In relation to subordinates, is responsible for employment decisions, training and development; planning and directing the work; disciplining; handling employee complaints or grievances; and handling performance reviews

  • Ensures that technicians are trained on current operating procedures, are properly equipped, and are motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner

  • Works closely with the location and region management teams providing maintenance status and budget updates

  • Reviews financial and budget variances and accounts payable documents

  • Ensures a safe environment exists and all maintenance activities are in compliance with State, Federal and Company requirements

  • Initiates and implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

  • Supervises bus fueling, building and grounds keeping

  • Completes special projects as assigned. Required to perform hands-on work activities


To be a Maintenance Manager, you must have:
  • Valid driver's license; CDL preferred

  • 5 years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience in fixed route passenger operations, required

  • Experience with managing maintenance operations for a fleet of 150+ buses is required

  • Direct automotive, diesel or alternative fuel repair experience

  • Leadership and team-building skills

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Excellent computer skills

  • ASE Certifications strongly preferred

  • May require lifting of up to 50 lbs.


First Transit is a leading provider of transportation contract and management services, moving more than 350 million passengers annually.

Apply today at firstgroupcareers.com or email [email protected]

First Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

When applying, mention that you saw this opening listed at TransitTalent.com.