Job Description

Job Title: Tank House Supervisor

Department/Division: Maintenance – Garage

Shift: 8:00PM - 4:30AM

FLSA Status: Exempt - Non-Represented

Salary Range: $67,800- $84,767

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises daily fleet servicing operations to ensure all buses are cleaned, fueled, serviced, and prepared for safe and reliable pull-out. Oversees employees responsible for tanking, cleaning, and service lane functions while ensuring compliance with maintenance standards, safety procedures, and operational readiness requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides effective tank house supervision while maintaining a high level of service, cleaning standards and production. Monitors timeliness and completion of all tank house or inside-wash functions.
• Ensures the completion and accuracy of all maintenance records and documents, including daily reports and accident reports etc.
• Provides training, advice, direction and guidance to all maintenance staff with emphasis on new hires.
• Performs inspections to ensure all buses are clean, safe, reliable and ready for their morning routes.
• Enforces company policies and procedures and issue disciplines as needed.
• Ensures building and grounds are clean, tidy and all vital functions are working properly.
• Creates work orders as needed for building repairs.
• Material and inventory oversight, monitor supplies and maintain inventory levels for service operations.
• Tracks productivity and performance, schedule shifts and assign crews.
• Investigates accidents and enters reporting data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of experience in fleet maintenance, servicing, or transit operations.
• Associate's Degree in Business management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) and FTA (Federal Transit Administration) regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and other heavy-duty vehicle components and equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of Company’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of union contract and policies.
• Knowledge of building construction and electrical fixtures.
• Skilled in computer operations, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations and other related software.
• Ability to manage conflict and balance competing interests from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise/lead others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is frequently conducted in an office, shop, construction or warehouse site environment with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals or substances, and loud noises.
• 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.

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. A physical exam and Pre-Placement Functional Test may be administered prior to job award, allowing applicants to demonstrate their ability to the minimum requirements for this position. This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to random drug testing as required under FTA guidelines.

Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. (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; military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.