Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM | Expires Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM

Job Title:                            Garage Shift Supervisor

Department/Division:        Maintenance - Garage

Location:                            Kinnickinnic Garage

Shift:                                   2nd Shift - 10:00 AM TO 8:30 PM - Sunday Thru Wednesday

FLSA Status:                      Exempt - Non-Represented

Salary Range:                    $72,700- $90,900

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises day-to-day garage operations at assigned location to ensure efficient and timely maintenance, repair, nightly parking and pull out of all buses.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides effective garage supervision while maintaining a high level of garage production by monitoring timeliness and completion of all garage functions.
2. Ensures the completion and accuracy of all maintenance records and documents, including daily reports, accident reports, etc.
3. Provides training, advice, direction and guidance to all maintenance staff with emphasis on new hires.
4. Performs inspections to ensure all buses are clean, safe, reliable and ready for their morning routes.
5. Enforces Company policies and procedures and issues disciplines as needed.
6. Ensures building and grounds are clean, tidy and all vital functions are working properly.
7. Creates work orders as needed for building repairs.
8. Investigates accidents and enters reporting data.
9. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Five (5) years’ experience as a diesel, automotive or heavy-equipment mechanic required.
2. Valid Class D Wisconsin Driver’s License (non-probationary) required.
3. Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with “P” Endorsement with no air brake restriction or ability to obtain valid CDL permit.
4. Associate's Degree in Automotive Maintenance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
5. One (1) year supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of diesel engines, systems and other heavy-duty vehicle equipment and components.
2. Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration and Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations.
3. Knowledge of MCTS operations and policies.
4. Knowledge of applicable union contracts.
5. Skilled in computer operations and related software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Dynamics 365, Outlook).
6. Ability to manage conflict and balance competing interests from multiple stakeholders.
7. Ability to coach, support, and lead/supervise others.
8. Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
9. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
10. Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

1. Work is frequently conducted in an office, shop, construction or warehouse site environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts or airborne particles, toxic chemicals or substances, and loud noises.
2. Physical requirements are those described as light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.’
3. Must submit to and pass a DOT drug screen upon offer acceptance.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above are general requirements that must be met for consideration.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of job qualifications or job duties

 

Milwaukee County Transit System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age; protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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