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The full Director of Maintenance job description{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} contains more information about this position. The Director of Maintenance provides leadership and direction to the Purchasing Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Technicians, Utility workers, and Custodians to ensure expected level of performance is met by resolving conflicts and adjusting schedules and work assignments as needed. This position is responsible for providing solutions to the challenges of personnel, materials, and space. The Director oversees the fleet maintenance and building and facility maintenance through efficient and cost-effective operations to ensure safe, on-time, clean and reliable service to our community and passengers. This position has oversight and approval of purchases for parts and equipment for the maintenance department. The Director ensures maximum availability of buses to meet service commitments by establishing servicing priorities for all work in the areas of running, repair/inspection, and servicing. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations. Position Requirements Applicants must: - High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred. - Be eligible to be insured under Berkshire Transit Management, Inc.\'s vehicle liability insurance policy for duration of employment. - Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. - Pass a pre-employment DOT physical. - Minimum of 5 years Master-level mechanic experience and minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance supervision of ten or more mechanics. - Be able to lift 20 to 50 lbs. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred. - Experience in service management, preferably in transit vehicle or heavy equipment environments. - Knowledge of diesel maintenance, air conditioning, engines, transmissions, suspension, differential, electronic controls both A/C and D/C, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronic, and minor body repair required. - Ability to interact well with all levels of the organization and representatives of various outside organizations and able to motivate and lead team members. - Possess an Underground Storage Tank license class A. - Possess a Universal Refrigeration License. - Demonstrate working knowledge of modern office computer systems, such as the Microsoft Office Suite and other maintenance related software programs. - Have reliable transportation both to and from work. - Have knowledge of, and adhere to, all traffic rules and regulations. - Demonstrate the ability to multitask either by working with others or solo. - Complete accurate, legible, and factual written reports. - Possess or be able to obtain a valid Bus Operators License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Licensing This position requires a CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements. Qualified applicants must be eligible to be insured under Berkshire Transit Management, Inc.\'s vehicle liability insurance policy for duration of employment. Medical Requirements This position must meet the medical qualifications for commercial driver\'s licensing and are required to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Card as a condition of future and continued employment. This medical exam is provided by a physician registered with the USDOT (Department of Transportation) at no cost to the applicant, after an offer for employment has been offered and accepted. BTM does not accept Medical Cards obtained while employed elsewhere. Therefore, all newly hired employees in this position must pass a DOT physical as part of the employment process requirements.