The Requirements
To be a good fit for the Infrastructure Manager opportunity you should have:- 5 to 10 years of experience in a maintenance management capacity with knowledge in facility equipment operations, material management and quality control.
- A degree and/or state certification in engineering, architecture, or related field is a plus, and a background in civil engineering would be ideal.
- The ability to read plans and drawings; working knowledge of AutoCAD systems is a plus.
- Computer literacy and experience in MS Office, MS Project and maintenance management systems.
- A valid CA Class C license and a good driving record.
- The ability to use data in decision-making and in measuring performance.
- A collaborative approach to leadership.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- The ability to manage day-to-day activities and also envision the future.
- The transit industry.
- Project management; formal training and/or certification is a strong plus.
- Civil projects.
- Drafting technical scopes of work (SOWs).
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The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director and Vice President of Maintenance, you will provide leadership to 2 Facility Supervisors (who oversee 3 Technicians and 13 custodians) and a Stops and Zones Supervisor (who oversees 9 Technicians). You'll also have support from a Facilities Engineer, although this person is not a direct report.In this role you will be responsible for the daily planning, directing, supervision and control of the facilities and properties, including bus stops and bus zones. This will include developing organizational goals and forecasting the department's budget and future needs. The facilities include:
- LBT1 at Anaheim & Cherry, including administrative offices and operational facilities for about two thirds of our fleet. It includes seven buildings on eight and a half acres.
- LBT2 at 68th & Cherry, with operations for our CNG buses, the other third of the fleet. This site is ten acres with five buildings.
- The Transit & Visitor Information Center at 1st & Pine.
- A large number of bus stops and bus zones, primarily in Long Beach but also in neighboring cities.
More specifically, you will:
- Maintain all facility equipment by establishing and maintaining a facility preventive maintenance program.
- Determine facility operating and capital budget needs and organize priorities based on the maintenance department's daily needs.
- Establish maintenance standards and work procedures of building systems, including MEP, service equipment, fueling equipment, and heavy vehicle service equipment.
- Review existing maintenance work procedures, establish an inspection program, develop quality standards, review and analyze component failures and recommend corrective action.
- Prepare and write scopes of work for facility maintenance projects.
- Coordinate and procure architects and engineers for facility maintenance projects.
- Interview, evaluate and help select prospective construction companies.
- Manage capital and operations budgets for department.
- Coordinate with the Facility Engineer in regards to new construction projects and perform/manage construction management for capital projects as needed.
- Insure that each level of supervision and all employees are made aware of the elements of the safety program, and that those elements are implemented. You'll assure that proper training is being provided, and that employees are working in a safe manner.
- Take action to correct and/or report unsafe conditions or actions to the Safety Officer. This will include insuring that personal protective equipment is worn when necessary, investigating and reporting all accidents and incidents, and issuing warnings per disciplinary procedures for violations of company safety and health procedures.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
Why Long Beach Transit
Professional developmentYou will be able to explore and build on all aspects of our infrastructure program, from the long-term vision to facilities upgrades to civil construction projects out in the community. You'll have input on our comprehensive strategic maintenance plan, adding that valuable experience to your résumé. We already mentioned learning CNG and WAVE technology, and we're constantly evaluating emerging technology, solutions and best practices.
Diverse challenges
You can count on a steady stream of unique projects of all scopes and sizes. For example, no two bus stop sites are exactly the same. We're also planning to move a significant part of our operations from LBT1 to LBT2 in the next few years, and you'll play a key role in that initiative. Our senior leadership is actively involved in state and federal policy, and you may be able to participate in industry/government workgroups.
Leading edge technologies
Long Beach Transit is a leader in the latest transit technology. Our entire fleet, for example, has been converted to ultra-low emission fuels, and we operate the country's first and largest gas/electric hybrid fleet. We're introducing battery electric vehicles along with wireless advanced vehicle electrification (WAVE) induction charging. Our TranSmart global satellite tracking system helps us provide state-of-the-art service.
Stability and security
Long Beach Transit is financially stable, backed by more than 50 years of success, and is helping shape the future of the industry. This role can provide you with challenges and opportunities for years to come. Assuming you achieve goals on a consistent basis, there is every reason to look forward to a long and rewarding career here.
Industry leadership
We have a national reputation for performance, community service and our forward-looking approach; in fact, Long Beach Transit is ranked in the top 10 best transportation organizations in the country for our size. We set standards to which other transit agencies aspire.
Community commitment
We're strongly committed to being a responsible member of the communities we serve, and maintain solid relationships with civic and community groups. For example, we incorporate public art projects into many of our bus stop projects -- something we've been doing for years. We also are dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. We provide free bus service on New Year's Eve to promote public safety, and we create special transit schedules to accommodate major events such as the Long Beach Grand Prix.
Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage we offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision health insurance programs; employee assistance program; deferred compensation retirement savings plan (457b); life insurance benefits; and a pension plan. We also provide modern and clean employee facilities, including a rec room, gym and lounge.
Pictured: All articulated buses in our fleet run on CNG.
Keys to Success
In a role this diverse you'll need to be able to a manage multiple activities and priorities effectively. You should employ a collaborative leadership style that engages your team in decision-making and planning. You'll also need a thoughtful approach to solving problems, including listening to all stakeholders' input and analyzing the situation -- of course, you'll need to be able to do this in a timely manner.We use data in making decisions and in managing performance; if that's new to you, you'll need to be proactive about getting up to speed quickly. In addition to establishing and monitoring performance metrics, you'll need working knowledge of how to access and manipulate data in order to get the information you need. In this and other areas you should pay close attention to details but also understand the bigger picture and how the details fit into it.
You'll also need the interpersonal and leadership skills to work effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts. Of course you'll provide leadership to your team, but you also will interact with LB Transit team members in other areas. In addition, you'll work with external vendors (architects, contractors, etc.) and with city officials. You may interact with citizens from time to time. Your influencing and motivating skills will come in handy in a variety of situations.
About Us
The story of Long Beach Transit has been filled with challenges, accomplishments, and lots of excitement. Long Beach Transit has earned an excellent reputation since its formation in 1963, for everything from its good on-time record, safety for its passengers and the public, and cleanliness and reliability of the bus fleet, to the popularity of its bus operators. Together, all these things have contributed to the building of a good image for a growing transit system. Not only do we carry more than three times the number of riders as in 1963, but we also have not lost a single day of service for the community. That's over thirteen thousand days without missing a beat!LBT maintains a large fleet of buses, which includes 60-ft. articulated buses and a growing number of hybrid gasoline-electric engine buses. LBT has two operating facilities in the city of Long Beach and has nearly 800 employees.
Through the years, with the leadership and guidance of our Board of Directors, Long Beach Transit has continued its tradition of responsiveness to our riders and the community. We have followed conservative policies, expanding services at a pace commensurate with the demand and our financial limitations.
With everyone working together, our future is bright. As we look back on 50 years of progress, we see the firm foundation that Long Beach Transit's future success is built on.
Long Beach Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pictured: Long Beach Transit operates several options for getting around the city's waterfront. Pictured here is Aqualink, a 68-foot catamaran that comfortably ferries passengers to the most popular attractions in Long Beach Harbor and on down to Alamitos Bay Landing during the summer months. You will oversee infrastructure management for seven docking facilities.