THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND THE INCUMBENT SHALL SERVE IN AN "AT-WILL" CAPACITY.
Under general direction performs complex assignments, establishes, and measures the fleet performance as defined by the safety, service, and cost performance indicators; recommend maintenance actions necessary to meet the identified indicators while continuously reducing costs.
**SALARY RANGE ($70,263 - $105,395) EFFECTIVE 07/01/2025***
Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the posting may close at any time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Maintains, monitors, troubleshoots, and revises the agency’s vehicle fueling tracking system. Provides daily monitoring of vehicle fuel data, runs diagnostic reports on fuel system, advises on fuel reporting problems.
Tracks trends in fuel usage, prepares periodic management reports on fuel usage, and analyzes data.
Reconciles invoices and submits for approval and processing.
Prepares monthly statistical reports and analysis through the electronic retrieval of statistical data.
Coordinates fleet assignments and vehicle movement. Directs the use of the contingency fleet and tracks usage. Monitors fleet defects and tracks vehicle life and component exchanges.
Audits performance standards to create or revise performance benchmarks as needed.
Identifies performance trends in the measured performance indicators. Determines and recommends corrective actions.
Prepares database or spreadsheet presentations for management analysis or review.
Assists in the planning and development of Maintenance budgets. Create and maintain documentation files to support operating budget information for ease of retrieval and historical analysis. Assist with the preparation and analysis of the annual operating and capital budget, revenue, and expenses.
Assist in the reporting of performance indicators and measurement based on safety, service, and cost.
Monitor performance and life cycle criteria. Recommend enhancements and upgrades to achieve goals or as dictated by the Transit Asset Management Plan (TAMP).
Monitors compliance with applicable Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and assists with National Transit Database (NTD) reporting.
Interacts with regulatory agencies when necessary (South Coast Air Quality Management District, Bureau of Automotive Repair, Department of Motor Vehicles, etc.)
Assist with analysis in performance trends to provide continuous improvement.
Assist with Business Management software system configuration management, performance analysis. Works as a liaison between the department and work system providers (Infor EAM, Fuel Force, Attendance on Demand, ChargePoint, etc.)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree and a minimum of three years increasingly responsible experience in transportation maintenance, operations, planning, vehicle manufacturing, or related field. Prior experience in cost/trend analysis. A Bachelors' Degree is preferred. May consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, maintenance manuals, and governmental regulations/forms. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, decimals, area, circumference and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledge of basic office equipment and personal computers. Must be familiar with industry fleet management systems, software, and other programs such as Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, Access, etc.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Requires a valid non-restricted California driver’s license (Class C)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, equipment and tools used in vehicle maintenance operation, including petroleum composition and application. Knowledge of approved shop safety standards and laws. Knowledge of personnel and financial management. Knowledge of Employee Right to Know, OSHA, EPA rules and regulations and Transit Asset Management Plan (TAMP). Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and paratransit regulations. Technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and other departments in the Agency. Ability to evaluate progress of maintenance program and resolve problems. Ability to recommend departmental policy and implement adopted policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; smell and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
Note to Internal Candidates:
The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:
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Will be required to pass job related skills test(s).Testing may include, but is not limited to:
- Written test(s)
- Oral test(s)
- Practical test(s)
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Past year performance record will be reviewed:
- Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
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Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
- Further Written Warnings
- Final Warnings
- Suspension
- Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
- Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
- Must have zero preventable accidents / max of 1 written warning in the last year.
- Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
- Applications to transfer to a different department will be accepted once the 120-day probationary period has been successfully completed.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Director of Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Applications will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: a written exam (pass/fail), a performance exam (pass/fail), and an oral interview (100% weight). The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.
The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***
The Riverside Transit Agency offers an attractive benefits package as detailed below:
Full Time Employees:
- The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
- Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage. Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
- Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
- Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
- Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
- Basic Life (2x Salary) and Long-term Disability Insurance provided at no cost.
- Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
- Deferred Compensation Programs available.
- Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
- Direct Deposit Available
- Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 5 floating holidays, 9 regular holidays, and 12 sick leave days.
- Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) - Same as Full Time Employees.
- Deferred Compensation programs available.
- Free Transportation Pass available for employee and eligible dependents.
- Direct Deposit available.
- Paid time off earned in 1st year: 1 week vacation, and 9 regular holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.
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