Job Description

Job Title: Works Manager - Public Transport Operations

Department: Maintenance

Location: Depot / Workshop

Reports To: General Manager / Maintenance In-charge / Depot Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee the entire maintenance and repair operations of the fleet (Ashok Leyland and/or JBM buses), ensuring optimal performance, compliance with statutory norms, minimal downtime, and cost-effective

operations for both CNG and Diesel vehicles

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Fleet Maintenance & Repairs

Plan, schedule, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance of CNG/Diesel buses. Supervise workshop activities, ensuring timely repairs and minimal vehicle off-road (VOR) time. Maintain records of vehicle health, breakdown trends, fuel efficiency, and performance parameters. Ensure compliance with OEM guidelines and maintenance schedules for Ashok Leyland and JBM buses.

2. Staff & Workshop Management

Supervise and manage maintenance team including supervisors, mechanics, electricians, fitters, etc. Allocate tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure technical competency of the workforce. Conduct skill enhancement and safety training for workshop staff. Promote a safe, clean, and efficient work environment in line with depot/workshop SOPs.

3. Breakdown & Emergency Response

Lead quick response to vehicle breakdowns; analyze root cause and implement preventive measures. Liaise with OEM service teams (Ashok Leyland/JBM) for technical support as required. Maintain emergency tool kits and mobile breakdown support readiness.

4. Inventory & Spare Parts Management

Coordinate with the Store Department for the availability of critical spares and consumables. Approve indenting and ensure optimum stock levels to avoid maintenance delays. Monitor usage patterns to avoid pilferage and unnecessary expenditure.

5. Compliance & Documentation

Ensure compliance with CMVR, AIS standards, and state transport authority requirements. Maintain updated service history, pollution, insurance, and permit records for fleet. Conduct internal audits of vehicle condition and workshop procedures.

6. Vendor & AMC Coordination

Supervise AMC contractors or third-party service providers, ensuring SLA adherence. Evaluate vendor performance and recommend empanelment or discontinuation.

7. Cost Control & Reporting

Monitor fuel, lubricant, and spare consumption; identify abnormal trends. Prepare and submit reports on fleet availability, breakdowns, MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), and expenditure. Implement cost-saving measures without compromising on service quality.
Pref.:

CNG + Diesel Commercial vehicles experience

Need.:

7+ years of workshop experience

Salary.:

No bar for the right candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person