Superintendent of Transportation Rolling Stock

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Superintendent of Transportation Rolling Stock

Salary

$61,500.00 - $73,800.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20242721186DDOTSSL

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

DDOT Vehicle Maintenance

Opening Date

12/16/2024

Bargaining Unit

0500

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and directs the automotive and allied maintenance activities of the Department of Transportation; responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and economical operation of an extremely large fleet of transit equipment and the operation of repair shops and garages.

Examples of Duties

• Obtains data on the specific nature and scope of maintenance problems, and facilities available to address them.

• Analyzes data, including performance records and costs, to determine significant figures, points of control and areas of needed improvement.

• Formulates maintenance policies and practices.

• Establishes work standards and performance goals.

• Plans division organization and distribution of staff and equipment to meet departmental needs.

• Coordinates maintenance activities with the Operations Division.

• Prepares maintenance budgets.

• Approves work plans.

• Issues general orders and regulations relating to methods and procedures.

• Inspects repair shops and service garages to observe and improve maintenance activities,and evaluate performance of workers and equipment.

• Reviews training programs, grievance procedures, promotional recommendations, and disciplinary actions.

• Reviews, tracks and recommends appropriate training and development opportunities for staff.

• Investigates and evaluates new methods, procedures and equipment to increase efficiency of maintenance operations.

• Reviews test reports.

• Makes recommendations on major equipment purchases and reviews plans and specifications for such equipment.

• Investigates complaints of performance or major breakdowns of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with specialization in engineering or industrial management. Four years of extensive experience and training in the repair and maintenance of automotive and special purpose vehicles may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Four years of experience in a responsible management position, preferably in a large scale automotive maintenance activity which has demonstrated an ability to plan, organize and coordinate large scale operations.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%

• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

  LRD: 12/19/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in repairing automotive equipment?

• No Experience

• 0 Months - up to 6 Months

• 6 Months - up to 12 Months

• 1 Year - up to 2 Years

• More than 2 Years - 3 Years

• More than 3 Years

  02

  Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD/J.D.

• No Education experience

  03

  How many years of experience in a supervisory capacity do you have?

• 0-1

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4 or more

  04

  How many years of experience in assembling, repairing, and maintaining light duty, heavy duty, or other automotive equipment do you have?

• 0-1

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5

• 5-6

• 6 or more

  Required Question

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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