Transit Director, Maintenance

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Benefits of Broward County Employment

High-Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single $10.90 - Family $80.79

Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer-Driven Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:

Single $82.58 - Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year

Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)

Paid Parental Leave

The Director of Bus Maintenance is a senior management position and oversees the repair, safety, compliance, and preventive maintenance of the Broward County Transportation Department bus fleet of over 400 vehicles including managing the shop and administrative staff, and regulatory reporting to ensure operational efficiency and provide safe, clean, and reliable public transportation. Bus Maintenance is a 24/7 operation and the Director is expected to work all shifts to gain a full understanding of the operational needs and challenges of each shift as well as develop professional relationships with all Bus Maintenance staff. The Director is responsible for developing and managing budgets, operational processes/procedures, policies, schedules, performance management, and the development of staff.

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years of high-level experience related to the area of assignment, including four (4) years of supervisory experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment, depending on area of assignment.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Administer and supervise the implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
Prepare operating and capital budgets and control expenditures of allocated funds.
Evaluate work methods, policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness.
Review daily reports filed by all maintenance employees.
Develop various procedures and policies related to maintenance operations.
Meet regularly with Safety and Training officers to review projects and programs.
Collaborate with Authority Directors to develop, implement, and support existing programs.
Engage with local, state, and federal agencies regarding maintenance-related projects.
Represent the department on the labor/management committee.
Negotiate with vendors to resolve warranty issues and recover associated funds.
Manage contractual services to maintain vehicles, systems, and facilities.
Make presentations on maintenance-related topics to various groups.
Review and recommend capital expenditures to enhance departmental efficiency and services.
Oversee department inventories and stock controls.
Track trends using historical data and implement strategies to reduce service issues.
Respond to after-hour emergencies as needed
Work with all company and local team members to create a strong, vibrant, and engaging safety culture.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience in coordinating transit safety, service delivery, field operations, staff development, and collective bargaining negotiation skills, particularly in a union environment.

Plans, organizes, and direct repairs of buses to meet industry standards, vendor recommendations to meet daily service needs.

Administers a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and ensures compliance with safety, industry standards, vendor guidelines and environmental regulations.

Assures service line is fully operational and buses are cleaned, fueled, vaulted and washed nightly.

Prepares and manages operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Works with BCT/County subject matter experts to develop procurement documents for the purchase of materials necessary for bus maintenance operations.

Develops and maintains working relationships with vendors and contracted staff to ensure favorable outcomes for BCT.

Supervises and develops staff, manages personnel actions (hiring, training, discipline), and oversees labor relations/collective bargaining agreements.

Works with Union officials on various matters and develops positive working relationships with the various Union officials.

Determines KPI's, analytic tracking and analysis to measure success and areas of improvement.

Maintains bus maintenance records as required by the County, State, or Federal requirements

Participates and complies with all internal/external audits..

Develops/updates policies, procedures, operations, etc. based on the needs of bus maintenance.

Assure bus maintenance training is updated and issued to all required staff per local, state, and federal mandates.

Leads diverse technical teams and manages in a fast-paced 24/7, high-pressure environment.

Complies with OSHA, EPA, FDOT and DOT safety rules and reporting.

Collaborates with BCT/County staff to provide expertise on bus maintenance related issues.

Assists in preparation for the Premium Mobility Plan (PREMO) as it relates to Bus Maintenance.

Other duties as assigned.

Performance is reviewed periodically through conferences, consultations and written reports.

• Financial Acumen:
  Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
• Manages Complexity:
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
• Balances Stakeholders:
  Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.
• Strategic Mindset:
  Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
• Plans and Aligns:
  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
• Optimizes Work Processes:
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
• Ensures Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
• Builds Effective Teams:
  Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
• Drives Vision and Purpose:
  Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.
• Situational Adaptability:
  Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Is a powerful role model for adaptability; adeptly shifts approach and helps others do the same. Can be both persistent and flexible, as needed. Helps others adapt swiftly to new situations.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

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