CDTA is now accepting resumes for the Superintendent of Maintenance—Outlying Divisions in the Maintenance Department. This position will report to the Director of Maintenance. The Superintendent of Maintenance—Outlying Divisions will drive the reliability of an advanced fleet that keeps our communities moving. As Superintendent of Maintenance, you will lead multi-site maintenance operations (Troy, Schenectady, and Glens Falls) to deliver clean, safe, and ready-for-service buses every day. If you thrive on technical challenges, team leadership, and data-driven decision-making, this role is your next career move.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fleet Reliability & Availability- Supply the fixed-route and STAR fleets needed for daily pull-outs; track scheduled work and campaigns to keep assets compliant and road-ready.
- Team Leadership- Coach, mentor, and supervise Assistant Superintendents and Foremen across three divisions; interview and hire top talent; maintain optimal staffing on all shifts.
- Quality & Compliance- Perform Quality Assurance Inspections, oversee accident reviews, and champion workplace safety initiatives.
- Labor Relations- Build constructive partnerships with union representatives; resolve disputes at the superintendent level and respond to Step 1 grievances in line with the CBA.
- Budget & Resource Management- Monitor spending, control parts and labor budgets, and create department guidelines and policies that optimize cost without compromising quality.
- Data-Driven Operations- Leverage CMMS (Spear) “workbenches,” Excel dashboards, and MUNIS reports to spot trends, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- 5+ years in a fleet or heavy-equipment maintenance role, with at least 2 years leading teams or projects.
- 5+ years of fleet experience in a Diesel Shop with Heavy/Medium duty fleets preferred, or at least five years of Auto/Truck mechanical repair experience. High School Diploma/GED equivalent, Associate's or technical degree in vehicle repair (Preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Word & Outlook; familiarity with MUNIS and Spear (or similar CMMS) is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, write clear policies, and present data-backed recommendations to senior leadership.
- Adept at multitasking, prioritizing emergent issues, and driving continuous improvement in a unionized environment.
- Working knowledge of transit operations, preventative maintenance strategies, and industry safety standards.
Working Conditions
Office/Garage Setting, minimal lifting, computer usage, long periods of sitting and standing
Salary Range:
$85,123-104,701/salary
Benefits:
CDTA offers medical, dental and vision coverage along with a pension plan, life insurance coverage and paid time off.
At CDTA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees with regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CDTA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.