Maintenance Service Supervisor - Starting at $27.00/hr

Salary Range $27.00 - $31.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School

Category Installation - Maint - Repair

Help Keep TCAT Moving!

Now Hiring: Maintenance Supervisor (TCAT Maintenance Team)

Are you a natural team leader who thrives on getting people organized, motivated, and aligned with work goals? We’re looking for a Supervisor with the ability and aptitude to lead our mechanic team with confidence and clarity. In this role, your ability to coach individuals, follow through on performance expectations, and ensure work orders are completed according to operational priorities will be key to your success. Prior mechanic or technician experience is strongly preferred. If you’re ready to bring out the best in a team of diesel mechanics and drive results in a safety-first, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule Expectations

TCAT's Bus Garage hums 24 hrs a day, 5 days a week with a unionized team of 12 mechanics and 6 handlers, all focused on keeping our buses running reliably. Mechanics are scheduled in three shifts: 6 AM - 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM. Each shift is coordinated by one of three overlapping Maintenance Supervisors, who report to the Vehicle Maintenance Manager. Supervisor working schedules are subject to change based on operational needs and the ideal candidate will have broad availability for a shifting schedule on a flexible basis.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a team of mechanics and apprentices performing fleet vehicle maintenance

• Assign and prioritize repair & maintenance tasks according to management priorities

• Ensure compliance with NYS & federal transit maintenance regulations (we'll train you!)

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, inspections, service hours, and inventory

• Collaborate with the Parts Coordinator to keep our shop running smoothly

What You Bring

• Collaborative growth mindset and a passion for leading & coaching

• Comfortable with computer systems (Excel, etc.)

• 1-3 years of supervisory or team lead experience (union experience is a plus!)

• Prefer: 3 years of heavy equipment or diesel maintenance experience

• Prefer: Basic knowledge of diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, hydraulics, and electronic diagnostics

• Safe driver record, and willing to get CDL with endorsements (required for this safety sensitive position)

Why Join TCAT?

Outstanding Benefits:

• Excellus health insurance with substantial employer contribution

• Individual and family plans plus FSA & HSA voluntary options available

• Company-paid dental and vision insurance plans (family and individual options)

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance plans

• Company-paid group short-term & long-term disability insurance plans

• 401(k) retirement plan with 10% direct company contribution after 2 years

• Generous PTO: 15 vacation days, 7 holidays, 5 floating holidays (paid out if unused), 3 personal days, 7 sick days

• Employee assistance program

Work Environment: You’ll work in a well-equipped shop with a supportive management team that values safety, communication, and continuous learning.

Career Growth: We promote from within and invest in leadership development.

Expand Your Skills: We'll help you get your CDL and gain experience in a transit environment. We'll train you on any gaps in your knowledge base.

Ready to lead, mentor, and make a difference? Apply now and help us keep Tompkins County moving safely and reliably!