Maintenance Supervisor - Repair Shop
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. GRTC scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join a Mission That Moves Richmond
GRTC is uniquely integrated with the community and presents a range of opportunities from launching innovative new service designs and building large capital projects to expanding throughout the region and continuing to grow ridership. Joining GRTC also means moving to a vibrant capital city with a nationally renowned arts and culture scene, delicious food, and enormous potential. Located just ten minutes from downtown, GRTC’s headquarters power 30,000 transit trips a day, with more routes & regional connections in development as well as a second bus rapid transit line that will complement the Pulse, our ITDP Bronze Medal-winning flagship system that serves as the spine of our network.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for ensuring mechanically sound and safe motor vehicles are available in an economically timely manner, to include mechanical repairs to motor vehicles (predominately CNG-powered passenger buses, but includes some diesel and gasoline powered vehicles), both in a shop and during service calls to repair and/or recover vehicles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Trains employees, schedules job assignments and monitors work.
- Provides technical assistance regarding repairs and replacement of parts and units.
- Make decisions on necessary repairs and replacement of parts.
- Monitors workflow, investigating reasons for delays (e.g. awaiting parts) and takes appropriate steps to expedite the process.
- Prepares requisitions for repair parts and supplies.
- Checks and approves time records.
- Prepares daily time sheets.
- Administers company and departmental policies.
- Checks for the serviceability of tools/equipment and ensures personnel are trained in the proper use.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
In accordance with our mission statement, additional duties and / or tasks may be assigned to continue seamless service for the agency.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directs staff of mechanics and assistant supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High school education and/or equivalent required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a bus repair and overhaul mechanic specializing in diesel equipment.
- Experience supervising mechanics and/or service employees, preferably in a mass transit setting.
- Valid Virginia CDL required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work with computerized maintenance software systems required.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GRTC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHO VALUES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE