Superintendent, Maintenance (Paratransit) UTLO

Superintendent, Maintenance (Paratransit)

The Standards and Compliance Unit is responsible for ensuring that all Paratransit revenue and non-revenue vehicles are safe and maintained in excellent condition, and that all Access-A-Ride (AAR) vehicles are in compliance with NYS Department of Motor Vehicle (NYSDMV) Article 19-A and the MTA New York City Transit carrier contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct random audits of carriers and oversee contractor vehicles, facilities, and records to ensure fleet safety and compliance.
• May be required to travel out of state as needed to perform quality-control inspections at vehicle manufacturing plants for inspections, testing and approval of shipments of newly designed/built buses.
• Inspect, test, and approve new buses at vendor manufacturing plants.
• Selected candidates will be required to work with various contractors to support On-Board Vehicle Surveillance Camera Systems, AVLM/GPS Systems and Zero Emissions.
• Investigate customer complaints related to Access-A-Ride (AAR) vehicles.
• Assist with research and development of vehicle equipment to enhance the AAR customer experience.
• Provide carrier maintenance personnel with training on various vehicle equipment and systems to ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers requirements.
• Evaluation and determination of AAR vehicle service ready condition at expiration term of AAR carrier contracts.
• Retirement and liquidation of AAR vehicles in accordance with MTA policy.
• Evaluate and determine reliability of vehicle manufacturers warranty repairs.

Education and Experience:

• Baccalaureate from an accredited college in XXXXX, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of professional experience.
• 2 years of Managerial/Supervisory Experience.

Desired Skills:

• Strong knowledge of vehicular maintenance operations and preventative maintenance procedures
• Mechanical experience (i.e. repairing passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and heavy equipment)
• Knowledge of AAR Maintenance practices
• Experience in personnel development, work prioritization
• Must be able to make decisions rapidly and under pressure and effectively deal with availability of labor and equipment constraints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of light-duty revenue vehicles, new bus technologies, and the maintenance procedures/standards required to maintain them, including an understanding of specifications
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and components
• Knowledge of design, manufacturing processes, product testing and maintenance procedures

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

Other Information:

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.