Fleet Supervisor - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting

Under the general direction of the Superintendent, Transit Fleet, the Fleet Supervisor provides expert advice and support in the operation, maintenance and servicing of Halifax Transit's fleet, which consists of over 340 vehicles comprised of: 40 and 60ft conventional buses; 30ft community buses and cut-away Access-A-Buses.

The department is responsible for the daily maintenance and servicing of a diverse fleet of vehicles which includes but is not limited to the execution of preventative maintenance and warranty programs; major component/ mid-life rebuilds; repair and maintenance of equipment and components; vehicle compliance as legislated under Motor Carrier Act as well as transit facility and equipment maintenance.

The Fleet Supervisor (FS) is responsible for the supervision of maintenance personnel and for the efficient and effective daily operation of the maintenance garage in order to ensure that the daily service quota is met for the commuting public.

In order to meet the daily challenges of this dynamic environment the Fleet Supervisor will work with other Supervisors, the Fleet Controller, vendors, contractors, Halifax Transit Operations and Provincial Inspectors in the areas of:

scheduling of work/inspections, allocation of equipment, parts acquisitions as well as life cycle decisions such as vehicle acquisition and disposal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership_
Responsible for the development and administration of maintenance, repair and warranty programs related to equipment, components and parts
Balances workload in a rapidly changing environment and sets priorities on the delivery of services and ensures service level standards are met
Assists support staff in setting work schedule priorities to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion
Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives. Ensures personnel have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities
Performance Management_
Subject matter expert that remains abreast of changes in equipment, diagnostics, components and parts and is able to guide, assist and develop employees
Responsible for distributing and evaluating the work of apprentices and assisting them in achieving their Class A mechanic license through the completion of development plans and the establishment of performance objectives
Directs, assigns and monitors the work of staff
Interprets and applies the collective agreement
This position is responsible for addressing grievances and may be called upon to participate in the arbitration process
Service Delivery_
Responsible for balancing workload and meeting service quota in a rapidly changing environment
Responsible for ensuring all internal building equipment and equipment associated with fueling of the vehicles is in good working order
Provides frequent communications to Operations on status of equipment
Responsible for the administration of obligations under OH&S: conducts inspections, coaches and informs, develops and reviews standard operating procedures, takes action in the event of incidents
Subject matter expert with respect to Motor Carrier Act, NS Motor Vehicle Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act; responsible for ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired according to legislation

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

Completion of grade 1
Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing.
Must possess a valid N.S. Trade Certificate in either Bus and Transport (310T) or Automotive (310S)
Five (5) years' experience in the repair of equipment in a fleet environment
Capable of demonstrating leadership skills and have the ability to organize assigned work.
Minimum Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge and understanding of OH&S, NS MVA, CMVSA and NS Motor Carrier Act

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to make decisions relative to urgency, importance and public scrutiny
Ability to work as a team leader or team member in a diverse environment
Demonstrated organizational, supervisory, and administrative abilities
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Strong oral and verbal skills
Ability to prioritize and coordinate a multitude of tasks
Must have good background and knowledge of all aspects of fleet operation, covering welding hydraulics, body repair and mechanical repairs.
Must have a full understanding of Preventative Maintenance processes
Familiarity with computers and a computerized work order system
Must be motivated and ready to accept day to day challenges

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking; Communications; Customer Service; Managing Change; Networking/Relationship Building; Organization and Planning; Teamwork and Cooperation.

WORK STATUS:
Temporary, Full Time (up to 12-months)

HOURS OF WORK:
Sundays 7:00pm - 7:00am / Monday to Wednesday 11:30pm - 7:30am. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled workdays.

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