SALARY: $ 7,433 - $ 9,473 Per Month (PERS 2.5% @ 55 - highest year)

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is recruiting for an individual to fill the position of Manager of Maintenance. METRO provides public transit service to the County of Santa Cruz and the component cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. METRO also provides extensive service to the University of California, Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College. METRO operates the Highway 17 Express/Amtrak Connector Service in cooperation with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Caltrans, Amtrak and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. METRO has 325 employees.

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the programs and activities of the maintenance departments. This would include: installation, construction, repair and cleaning functions for all METRO facilities, including bus stops, the repair, maintenance and servicing of the METRO’s vehicles and other operating equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Methods, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance operations. Construction and operations of buses and motor vehicle equipment. Approved shop safety methods and laws. Personnel and financial management. Administration of labor contracts. Warehouse procedures including the analysis of receipt, storage, issuance and inventory control methods. Building construction, electrical, and/or mechanical trades and related tools and equipment. Standard job sequences used in building construction. Janitorial services operations.
Ability to: Manage maintenance operations including training. Identify methodologies for repair and preventive maintenance. Instruct personnel in work methods and departmental procedures and policies. Read blue prints. Direct the activities of the departments. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the departments and with other divisions, departments, agencies, suppliers, vendors and the public. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Motivate and supervise personnel. Develop and monitor department budgets. Utilize standard office equipment and software.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: BA or BS degree in engineering, business administration or a related field. Five years of progressively responsible experience in public transportation vehicle maintenance or heavy vehicle maintenance, including at least three years of responsible supervisory and management experience. Experience which demonstrates substantial knowledge and abilities pertinent to specific job functions may be substituted for the education requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class 2 California driver's license, with a passenger (P) endorsement. Availability to respond to emergencies twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: An application packet may be obtained by calling (831) 426-5582 x143 or online at http://www.scmtd.com Applications accepted until position is filled. Submit completed application packet to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, Human Resources Department, 370 Encinal St., Suite 100, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. AA/EOE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PLEASE NOTE: The following forms are required for this position:

• Application & Equal Opportunity Questionnaire
• Conviction Statement
• Authorization to Release Information