About the role
Join an international Group strongly rooted in communities
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate multi-modal public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more. Our Western Canadian operations currently include transit, paratransit, on-demand transit, school bussing and industrial transportation. Our Western Canadian team is 2,000 people strong and operates over 1,100 vehicles in our fleet.
Role Responsibilities
Maintenance Operations:
- Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Plan, schedule, and direct all maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Establish systems, audits and processes that ensure quality repairs, diagnostics, and service across all garage sites supporting Transdev West’s fleet and facilities.
- Ensure asset maintenance is performed in compliance with all regulatory, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Ensure proper utilization of Electronic Asset Management System (Hexagon) to ensure detailed maintenance records and program adherence
- On-the-ground support for contract start-ups and location improvement efforts
Asset & Fleet Management:
- Oversee procurement, replacement, and disposal of company assets (fleet and facilities).
- Optimize fleet utilization and ensure availability, safety, and reliability.
- Manage and maintain Electronic Asset Management System (Hexagon)
- Monitor asset conditions and plan for capital replacement.
- Coordinate outsourced maintenance and vendor-provided services.
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead a team of regional maintenance professionals
- Support location-based maintenance and administrative teams across multiple locations.
- Promote accountability, safety culture, and continuous improvement.
- In collaboration with location staff - recruit, train, and retain high-performing maintenance personnel.
- Foster strong internal communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Financial & Performance Oversight:
- In collaboration with locations, prepare and manage maintenance budgets and expenditures.
- Analyze and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
- In collaboration with locations, oversee inventory control and cost-effective parts procurement.
- Provide long-term capital planning and operational cost forecasts.
- Manage annual internal mandatory reporting
Vendor & Stakeholder Relations:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
- Partner with other departments to ensure operational needs are met and efficiency is maximized.
- Negotiate service contracts and monitor performance.
- Conduct supplier site visits and performance reviews.
- Participate in the Canadian Asset and Maintenance team
Qualifications and experience
- Certified Mechanic, Engineer or related technical or operational field
- Significant experience in heavy vehicle fleet maintenance, including supervisory or leadership roles.
- Previous experience in public or commercial transportation is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, repair, and maintenance procedures.
- Familiarity with industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in maintenance management systems and technical tools.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver cost-effective solutions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Excel knowledge and strong financial acumen
About Transdev
Transdev is the largest private-sector provider of multiple modes of public transportation in the United States, including operations of bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, autonomous vehicle, and shuttle services. Cities, counties, airports, companies and universities across the world contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems. Our goal is to help clients provide mobility solutions that are available to all riders and are appealing, convenient, integrated networks that people actively choose to ride. Our purpose is to empower the freedom to move with safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good. In cities across the U.S., we're helping our clients move toward integrating public transit into the city's lifeblood, circulating and connecting people to the places they care about. We are a global company operating in 18 countries on six continents. Our U.S. headquarters is based near Chicago, Illinois. www.transdevna.com
Find out more about our Transdev Purpose Here: https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
About the role
Join an international Group strongly rooted in communities
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate multi-modal public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more. Our Western Canadian operations currently include transit, paratransit, on-demand transit, school bussing and industrial transportation. Our Western Canadian team is 2,000 people strong and operates over 1,100 vehicles in our fleet.
Role Responsibilities
Maintenance Operations:
- Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Plan, schedule, and direct all maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Establish systems, audits and processes that ensure quality repairs, diagnostics, and service across all garage sites supporting Transdev West’s fleet and facilities.
- Ensure asset maintenance is performed in compliance with all regulatory, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Ensure proper utilization of Electronic Asset Management System (Hexagon) to ensure detailed maintenance records and program adherence
- On-the-ground support for contract start-ups and location improvement efforts
Asset & Fleet Management:
- Oversee procurement, replacement, and disposal of company assets (fleet and facilities).
- Optimize fleet utilization and ensure availability, safety, and reliability.
- Manage and maintain Electronic Asset Management System (Hexagon)
- Monitor asset conditions and plan for capital replacement.
- Coordinate outsourced maintenance and vendor-provided services.
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead a team of regional maintenance professionals
- Support location-based maintenance and administrative teams across multiple locations.
- Promote accountability, safety culture, and continuous improvement.
- In collaboration with location staff - recruit, train, and retain high-performing maintenance personnel.
- Foster strong internal communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Financial & Performance Oversight:
- In collaboration with locations, prepare and manage maintenance budgets and expenditures.
- Analyze and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
- In collaboration with locations, oversee inventory control and cost-effective parts procurement.
- Provide long-term capital planning and operational cost forecasts.
- Manage annual internal mandatory reporting
Vendor & Stakeholder Relations:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
- Partner with other departments to ensure operational needs are met and efficiency is maximized.
- Negotiate service contracts and monitor performance.
- Conduct supplier site visits and performance reviews.
- Participate in the Canadian Asset and Maintenance team
Qualifications and experience
- Certified Mechanic, Engineer or related technical or operational field
- Significant experience in heavy vehicle fleet maintenance, including supervisory or leadership roles.
- Previous experience in public or commercial transportation is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, repair, and maintenance procedures.
- Familiarity with industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in maintenance management systems and technical tools.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver cost-effective solutions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Excel knowledge and strong financial acumen
About Transdev
Transdev is the largest private-sector provider of multiple modes of public transportation in the United States, including operations of bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, autonomous vehicle, and shuttle services. Cities, counties, airports, companies and universities across the world contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems. Our goal is to help clients provide mobility solutions that are available to all riders and are appealing, convenient, integrated networks that people actively choose to ride. Our purpose is to empower the freedom to move with safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good. In cities across the U.S., we're helping our clients move toward integrating public transit into the city's lifeblood, circulating and connecting people to the places they care about. We are a global company operating in 18 countries on six continents. Our U.S. headquarters is based near Chicago, Illinois. www.transdevna.com
Find out more about our Transdev Purpose Here: https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ