Job Id #30848: Manager, Transit Fleet Maintenance

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- **Job ID #30848: Manager, Transit Fleet Maintenance**:

- **Union**: Non-Union
- **Job Description ID #: 5341**:
**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Director of Transit, the Transit Fleet Maintenance Manager will supervise a multidisciplinary team and provide strategic leadership in the management of the Transit Fleet Maintenance section. This includes life-cycle asset management through procurement, maintenance, repair, and disposal of all transit vehicles and equipment.

Responsible for leadership of a skilled technical team comprised of both unionized and nonunionized employees, (Superintendents, Forepersons, Technicians, Service Line and Inventory Control) by providing technical direction, and expertise to staff with an advanced understanding of fleet maintenance best practices.

Responsible for ensuring that all staff work with safety in mind in compliance with applicable City policies and procedures along with governing acts and legislation, notably the Ministry of Transportation, Highway Traffic Act, Commercial Vehicles Act, and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsible for developing and implementing fleet maintenance plans that improve costs, efficiency and generate a high level of client and customer satisfaction by providing a fleet that is clean, safe, and reliable while also considering aspects of fuel efficiency, environmental impacts and compliance with all codes and regulations. Ensures daily operational requirements are met.

Participates in the corporate Green Fleet strategy and takes direct action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from city fleet vehicles.

Establishes, evaluates and reports on industry benchmarks and the sectional key performance indicators, including productivity, quality of service, and mean distance between failures (MDBF). Design and implement procedures to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and overall results.

Maintain and foster strong relationships with client groups, local and provincial organizations, and other government agencies.

All other duties as assigned to ensure business continuity among all city departments.

**RESPONSIBLITIES**

The Manager of Fleet Maintenance is accountable to the Director of Transit for ensuring fleet maintenance activities are consistent with all regulatory standards and the City of Hamilton’s mission and aligned with Transit’s strategic direction.

Accountable for improving vehicle availability, repair quality and cleanliness by establishing long term continuous improvement principles to improve overall vehicle quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

The City’s is committed to its Corporate Culture initiative and as Manager you will be responsible for communicating, coordinating, and developing improvement strategies with your staff. You will assess the strengths and weaknesses that are impacting performance in your area, identify areas for improvement and identify areas of strength to create meaningful action plans and implement change.

**GENERAL DUTIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)**

**Creates the department budget for both operating and capital costs and monitors overall budget performance throughout the fiscal year.

Ensures that the terms of the Collective Agreement are adhered to and fosters positive labour relations. Meets with Union representatives to discuss employee or general matters. Attends grievance and/or arbitration meetings. Participates in contract negotiations.

Managerial duties will include coaching, training, supporting, and disciplining direct reports through performance management, including absenteeism, conducting performance appraisals in a standardized manner (PAD’s), and recommending professional development and training opportunities for career development.

Responsible for Fleet Maintenance activities, including, but not limited to:

- Establishing and maintaining a cost-effective fleet planning program, including forecasting life cycle costs vs. replacement schedules and effectiveness of refurbishment vs. replacement.
- Ensuring preventative maintenance programs are undertaken.
- Forecasting fleet requirements for operational needs to meet daily service requirements, including identifying deficiencies. Responsible for establishing and maintaining a cost-effective fleet planning program, including forecasting life cycle costs vs. replacement schedules and effectivenes