Long Beach Transit Career Opportunities
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Do you have a clean driving record? You must provide a copy of your H6 DMV printout PRIOR to your interview.
Are you willing to work any of the following shifts including weekends? Graveyard shift: 9:00pm-5:30am Day shift: 5:00am- 1:30pm Swing shift: 1pm -9:30pm
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Maintenance Supervisor
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Enjoy Extensive Training and Development at One of America's Foremost Public Transit Agencies

This position offers exceptional professional development opportunities, from learning diverse propulsion technologies (gas hybrid, CNG, diesel and battery electric) to training in leadership and other "soft skills." In fact, at Long Beach Transit (LBT) we are committed to keeping our people on the cutting edge, and we provide more training than most other transit agencies. As Maintenance Supervisor, you oversee Mechanics and Utility Workers as they maintain and repair a wide range of buses and technologies, including managing workflow, ensuring safety, overseeing quality and more. LBT operates one of the most diverse fleets in the industry, including installing infrastructure to charge, monitor and maintain battery electric buses, including wireless advanced vehicle electrification (WAVE) technology.

Founded in 1963, Long Beach Transit is nationally recognized as one of the largest and best-run local public transit systems in the U.S. What's the secret to our success? We take pride in serving an essential community need for the residents of Long Beach and surrounding areas. We value our customers, employees, and the service we provide on a daily basis. This pride and sense of value echoes in our organizational style of taking each employee's input into account, and in the unwavering focus we place on customer service.

Pictured: About a third of our fleet are CNG coaches, including articulated buses like this one.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Maintenance Supervisor opportunity, you should have:
  • A high school diploma
  • Demonstrated experience as a journeyman mechanic in heavy equipment or automotive repairs
  • Previous supervisory experience is desirable
  • A strong commitment to safety
  • Experience with unions is preferred, but not mandatory, whether as a union member or a supervisor of union employees
  • Computer literacy and experience with PC-based diagnostics
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Access, and the ability to run queries and reports in order to analyze trends
  • The ability to upgrade to a Class B license, if you don't already have one, with air brake and passenger endorsements required  Quick question for you - click here
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees
  • Ability to read, write and speak English well enough to sufficiently perform all essential functions and duties is a must 
You also must have a good driving record, and we'll ask you to provide a current DMV H6 report. Quick question for you - click here Our Maintenance Supervisors are represented by a union, which you will have to join in order to hold this position.

In addition, you will need to be flexible and available to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays. You may be assigned any shift, however, and most likely, you will start on the graveyard shift. Future collective bargaining agreements may require shifts to be assigned based on seniority. The graveyard shift runs from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, swing shift is 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM and day shift is 5 AM to 1:30 PM. Quick question for you - click here  You may be assigned to work at our main facility, known as LBT1, at Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue, or LBT2 at 68th Street and Cherry Avenue.

Long Beach Transit is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will join a team that includes nine other Maintenance Supervisors. This team is part of the larger Maintenance and Facilities group. On a typical shift you will supervise 12 to 15 Mechanics, who maintain buses, other vehicles and some facilities equipment, and Utility Workers, who provide non-mechanical services such as cleaning and organizing the shops.

For the most part you will oversee the activities of the team, inspecting for quality, ensuring safe practices and keeping workflow running smoothly. On occasion you may get hands-on, such as diagnosing vehicle failures and training newly promoted mechanics in proper repair procedures.

In addition, you will take on special projects, as each Supervisor does. Projects involve collecting and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs) for specific areas. Some monitor KPIs for a specific propulsion system, such as distance between failures or fuel efficiency. Others work with vendors, such as towing services or rehab contractors, to monitor performance. On a monthly basis you will provide a report on your area. Once a quarter the Maintenance Department meets and everyone reports on their area.

More specifically, you will:
  • Schedule and assign vehicle repair work, keep records and make reports
  • Maintain vehicle repair records and prepare maintenance related reports
  • Supervise the work quality and productivity of Mechanics and Utility Workers
  • Diagnose vehicle defects and/or equipment problems
  • Interpret and administers provisions of the labor agreements pertaining to the Maintenance Department
  • Use effective employee communication, training, counseling and appraisal techniques
  • Assist in disciplinary hearings
  • Assist in recruitment and upgrades
  • Manage special projects, including budgeting (time, parts, labor), scheduling and tracking projects to completion
  • Perform trend analysis using computer programs
  • Take action to correct and/or report unsafe conditions or actions to the Safety Officer; ensure that personal protective equipment is worn when necessary; investigate and report all accidents and incidents; and issue warnings per disciplinary procedures for violations of company safety and health procedures
  • Handle other duties that may be assigned
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured above: Our main facility, LBT1, with a stop on Anaheim Street for the 21 and 22 lines. Below, the James A. Ditch Maintenance Facility & Learning Center, also known as LBT2.

What's in It for You

Professional development
Few employers invest in the breadth of learning opportunities you'll find at Long Beach Transit. In addition to learning traditional and leading edge propulsion technologies, you'll be able to take advantage of training in leadership areas, such as coaching staff and dealing with difficult situations. We bring in trainers to cover a variety of subjects, including OSHA, HAZWOPER, CPR and other topics, which may lead to certification.

Teambuilding
The Maintenance Department is a collaborative group and we're open to new ideas and recommendations. You'll be able to share ideas with other Supervisors, and at quarterly meetings you'll practice your stand-up presentation skills as you report on your special projects.

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. We are committed to hiring from within whenever possible; in fact, this role is open because the incumbent is taking on new responsibilities within LBT. Assuming you achieve goals on a consistent basis, there is every reason to look forward to a long and rewarding career here.

Leading edge technologies
We are 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.

Industry leadership
LBT has 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 salary 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: Hybrid gasoline/electric buses help minimize our environmental impact.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will come in with a proactive approach to learning, even if you already have experience with the kinds of vehicles in our fleet. You'll become part of a team that takes pride in delivering an important service to the community -- and delivering at a high level. Well also look to you to adopt a safety-first attitude at all times.

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 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.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Maintenance Supervisor, you will:
  • Bring a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Bring a positive attitude, self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independently.
  • Keep a constant eye out for opportunities to improve processes.
  • Remain flexible as priorities change.

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 Transits 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. Our water taxis are not part of the fleet supported by this role.

Enjoy Extensive Training and Development at One of America's Foremost Public Transit Agencies

This position offers exceptional professional development opportunities, from learning diverse propulsion technologies (gas hybrid, CNG, diesel and battery electric) to training in leadership and other "soft skills." In fact, at Long Beach Transit (LBT) we are committed to keeping our people on the cutting edge, and we provide more training than most other transit agencies. As Maintenance Supervisor, you oversee Mechanics and Utility Workers as they maintain and repair a wide range of buses and technologies, including managing workflow, ensuring safety, overseeing quality and more. LBT operates one of the most diverse fleets in the industry, including installing infrastructure to charge, monitor and maintain battery electric buses, including wireless advanced vehicle electrification (WAVE) technology.

Founded in 1963, Long Beach Transit is nationally recognized as one of the largest and best-run local public transit systems in the U.S. What's the secret to our success? We take pride in serving an essential community need for the residents of Long Beach and surrounding areas. We value our customers, employees, and the service we provide on a daily basis. This pride and sense of value echoes in our organizational style of taking each employee's input into account, and in the unwavering focus we place on customer service.

Pictured: About a third of our fleet are CNG coaches, including articulated buses like this one.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Maintenance Supervisor opportunity, you should have:
  • A high school diploma
  • Demonstrated experience as a journeyman mechanic in heavy equipment or automotive repairs
  • Previous supervisory experience is desirable
  • A strong commitment to safety
  • Experience with unions is preferred, but not mandatory, whether as a union member or a supervisor of union employees
  • Computer literacy and experience with PC-based diagnostics
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Access, and the ability to run queries and reports in order to analyze trends
  • The ability to upgrade to a Class B license, if you don't already have one, with air brake and passenger endorsements required  Quick question for you - click here
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees
  • Ability to read, write and speak English well enough to sufficiently perform all essential functions and duties is a must 
You also must have a good driving record, and we'll ask you to provide a current DMV H6 report. Quick question for you - click here Our Maintenance Supervisors are represented by a union, which you will have to join in order to hold this position.

In addition, you will need to be flexible and available to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays. You may be assigned any shift, however, and most likely, you will start on the graveyard shift. Future collective bargaining agreements may require shifts to be assigned based on seniority. The graveyard shift runs from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, swing shift is 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM and day shift is 5 AM to 1:30 PM. Quick question for you - click here  You may be assigned to work at our main facility, known as LBT1, at Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue, or LBT2 at 68th Street and Cherry Avenue.

Long Beach Transit is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will join a team that includes nine other Maintenance Supervisors. This team is part of the larger Maintenance and Facilities group. On a typical shift you will supervise 12 to 15 Mechanics, who maintain buses, other vehicles and some facilities equipment, and Utility Workers, who provide non-mechanical services such as cleaning and organizing the shops.

For the most part you will oversee the activities of the team, inspecting for quality, ensuring safe practices and keeping workflow running smoothly. On occasion you may get hands-on, such as diagnosing vehicle failures and training newly promoted mechanics in proper repair procedures.

In addition, you will take on special projects, as each Supervisor does. Projects involve collecting and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs) for specific areas. Some monitor KPIs for a specific propulsion system, such as distance between failures or fuel efficiency. Others work with vendors, such as towing services or rehab contractors, to monitor performance. On a monthly basis you will provide a report on your area. Once a quarter the Maintenance Department meets and everyone reports on their area.

More specifically, you will:
  • Schedule and assign vehicle repair work, keep records and make reports
  • Maintain vehicle repair records and prepare maintenance related reports
  • Supervise the work quality and productivity of Mechanics and Utility Workers
  • Diagnose vehicle defects and/or equipment problems
  • Interpret and administers provisions of the labor agreements pertaining to the Maintenance Department
  • Use effective employee communication, training, counseling and appraisal techniques
  • Assist in disciplinary hearings
  • Assist in recruitment and upgrades
  • Manage special projects, including budgeting (time, parts, labor), scheduling and tracking projects to completion
  • Perform trend analysis using computer programs
  • Take action to correct and/or report unsafe conditions or actions to the Safety Officer; ensure that personal protective equipment is worn when necessary; investigate and report all accidents and incidents; and issue warnings per disciplinary procedures for violations of company safety and health procedures
  • Handle other duties that may be assigned
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured above: Our main facility, LBT1, with a stop on Anaheim Street for the 21 and 22 lines. Below, the James A. Ditch Maintenance Facility & Learning Center, also known as LBT2.

What's in It for You

Professional development
Few employers invest in the breadth of learning opportunities you'll find at Long Beach Transit. In addition to learning traditional and leading edge propulsion technologies, you'll be able to take advantage of training in leadership areas, such as coaching staff and dealing with difficult situations. We bring in trainers to cover a variety of subjects, including OSHA, HAZWOPER, CPR and other topics, which may lead to certification.

Teambuilding
The Maintenance Department is a collaborative group and we're open to new ideas and recommendations. You'll be able to share ideas with other Supervisors, and at quarterly meetings you'll practice your stand-up presentation skills as you report on your special projects.

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. We are committed to hiring from within whenever possible; in fact, this role is open because the incumbent is taking on new responsibilities within LBT. Assuming you achieve goals on a consistent basis, there is every reason to look forward to a long and rewarding career here.

Leading edge technologies
We are 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.

Industry leadership
LBT has 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 salary 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: Hybrid gasoline/electric buses help minimize our environmental impact.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role you will come in with a proactive approach to learning, even if you already have experience with the kinds of vehicles in our fleet. You'll become part of a team that takes pride in delivering an important service to the community -- and delivering at a high level. Well also look to you to adopt a safety-first attitude at all times.

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 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.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Maintenance Supervisor, you will:
  • Bring a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Bring a positive attitude, self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independently.
  • Keep a constant eye out for opportunities to improve processes.
  • Remain flexible as priorities change.

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 Transits 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. Our water taxis are not part of the fleet supported by this role.
Long Beach Transit is an equal opportunity employer and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in employment practice on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression or sex.
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