Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

As a Vehicle Maintenance Manager on Via’s Transit-as-a-Service (TaaS) Operations team, you’ll supervise and perform complex technical and administrative work overseeing the maintenance program for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of all transit equipment and property.  You'll also be an active member of the maintenance team, working hands on to ensure our vehicles and equipment are operating successfully and efficiently. 

**This is an in-person position with the expectation that you will be on-site 5 days per week**

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and inspect the day-to-day workings of maintenance and utility personnel engaged in the servicing, overhaul, and repair of all transit equipment and property. Discuss equipment repair with personnel, evaluate problems, write work orders, and assign and prioritize work.
• Inspect work in progress and upon completion when required. Inspect tools and equipment for condition and proper use. Approve stock orders for needed parts. Maintain records of work, troubleshoot various facilities and transit equipment problems. Understand and use automotive test equipment manuals and diagrams.
• Direct and coordinate the administrative activities pertinent to the maintenance of system equipment and property. Help prepare the maintenance budget and oversee maintenance budget.
• Provide technical advice to mechanics. Determine need and feasibility of major repairs on individual pieces of equipment.
• Direct and coordinate the ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of an inventory of equipment supplies and spare parts.
• Diagnose and perform all repairs as required by mechanics, including but not limited to, engine defects, transmission defects, electrical defects, and preventative maintenance. 
• Build strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and other stakeholders, including central Via teams and our partners.

Who You Are:

• Self-starter who is proactive and comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
• Vocational automotive training and considerable experience including two years supervisory experience in skilled mechanical work strongly preferred
• Strong project manager eager to create and refine operational processes
• Outgoing and sociable leader; skilled at communicating professionally with partners, vendors, and partners from a broad range of backgrounds
• Comfortable prioritizing and working on multiple initiatives with various stakeholders
• Vocational automotive training and considerable experience including two years supervisory experience in skilled mechanical work strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certification Requirement:

• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Hold an ASE Automobile Service Master Technician Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck or Transit Bus 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
• Salary Range: $66,560 - $75,000 per year