Fleet Vehicle Specialist - Bus

Provides support and assistance with bus technical issues for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) including development of bus maintenance standard operating procedures and standard practice bulletins. Coordinating and supervising support level maintenance for fare box and radio/head sign activities completed at the bus divisions and the main shop, and interacting with division managers of maintenance, Manchester, Central Storeroom and Material Control Specialist regarding parts and inventory issues needed for buses to return to revenue vehicle service. Creates and tracks campaign work on coaches, reporting monthly progress on open campaigns. Travels to manufacturing facilities to perform QA inspections on new coaches during build process and coordinates track acceptance work performed by manufacturers service representatives. Essential Functions: andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Works closely with Manager of Bus Maintenance Support and the Fleet Coordinator to develop bus maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Practice Bulletins (SPBs) for implementation at the bus operating locations and the main shop. andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Directly coordinates and supervises support level maintenance for fare box and radio/head sign activities completed at the bus divisions and the main shop. andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Interacts with division managers of maintenance, Manchester, Central Storeroom and Material Control Specialist regarding parts and inventory issues needed for buses to return to revenue vehicle service. Job requirements include: High School diploma or GED.Associate degree or 2 years of college in a technical area, electronics or business from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.Minimum of three (3) years experience in maintenance experience with bus fleets and/or heavy automotive vehicles.Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement and Air Brake Restriction removed.Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.Effective and professional communication skills.Customer-focused, well organized, and results-oriented.This is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected for this position may be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.Preferred Attributes: Bachelors degree in business, electronic engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.Supervisory experience.Experience in managing maintenance of bus fleets or other fleets of heavy automotive vehicles and equipment.Vocational training in mechanical/electrical-electronic equipment and systems.We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. EOE

Created: 2026-03-04