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Superintendent, Bus Maintenance

Maryland Department of Transportation
$75,475.00 - $117,737.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Mar 09, 2026
Description MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Superintendent, Bus Maintenance (9681) Career Service Open to all qualified applicants! Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply! Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join its team. This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position or function only. All interested individuals will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for a Superintendent of Bus Maintenance. The Superintendent of Bus Maintenance will supervise the staff of the Bus Maintenance Division, including mechanics, maintenance technicians, and other subordinate employees. The Superintendent of Bus Maintenance will oversee the inspection and maintenance of equipment assigned to the Bus Maintenance Division/Support Shop Department and will implement new policies and procedures to support the activities and goals of the Bus Maintenance Division. The Superintendent of Bus Maintenance will monitor and follow up on work performance to determine the quality of work performed and to assure proper on-time completion. The Superintendent of Bus Maintenance will convene and/or attend staff meetings with management personnel and union employees and will counsel employees and administer disciplinary action as necessary. Specific duties include but are not limited to: Manage and oversee operation of Bus Maintenance Shop, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with Assistant Superintendents, Supervisors, 30-80 Local 1300 employees, 1-2 Local 2 employees. Review and complete/close work orders in Maximo Ensures compliance with the provisions of the MTA union contract Provide communication between maintenance departments and all other operating departments. Maintain operational standards throughout the department for State and Federal Government auditing purposes. Compile and maintain records for weekly status reporting to the manager and the Director of Bus Maintenance. Daily review of scheduled Preventative Maintenance and repairs Responding to emergencies Assure compliance with MTA and Bus Maintenance policies and procedures. Develop and maintain budgetary requirements Conduct performance evaluations for supervisors. The current vacancy is located at the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore, Maryland. (Bus Maintenance Shop) The current work schedule varies on a 24-hour shift. Qualifications Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six years of experience in the repair, maintenance, and inspection of heavy-duty automotive vehicles and equipment. Two years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other mechanics, maintenance technicians or other subordinate employees working on heavy-duty automotive vehicles and equipment. Notes: 1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 2. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to four years of the required non-supervisory experience. Licenses & Certifications Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Additional Information Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training. To Apply:9 You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Issue Date: 03/09/2026