Job Ref: # 2198809
Date Posted: 3/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Oakland, CA
Category: Transportation
Salary: $110,000 - $110,000
Job Description
As a General Manager of Maintenance and Repair, you will develop and maintain positive customer relations by understanding customer needs, contract terms and conditions, and by implementing and executing plans to address those needs. You will be assigned into one of three departments (Chassis / Reefer, Crane or Power) and supervise a union workforce in the execution of maintenance and repair activities of port terminal cargo handling equipment. Safety, Customer Service, Production and Labor Relations are the focus areas for this position. Some specific responsibilities include:
- Supervision of mechanics, clerks, leadmen, chief clerks and foreman in their work assignments and evaluate the performance of all employees under your direction.
- Participate in the development and implementation of company safety policies and procedures.
- Actively manage and monitor the safety of your operation, ensuring safety of all employees.
- Identify training opportunities of staff as needed.
- Determine work needs for each shift and assign such work to the workforce.
- Manage and implement daily operational changes to improve efficiency and quality of work.
- Analyze the quality of work performed, post-audit repairs with mechanics as needed.
- Manage inventory and part ordering process.
- Ensure work orders are documented and communicated timely.
- Engage in an interactive process with mechanics, as necessary, regarding reasonable accommodation of disabilities.
- Participate in the interview process for potential new hires and make recommendations.
- Conduct 30, 60, and 90-day evaluations for all new hires.
- Adhere to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and ensure positive labor relations with mechanics and union officials.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
In order to be successful in this role, you should have a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Marine or related discipline) or equivalent/applicable work experience supervising and managing heavy industrial maintenance teams. Experience in Programmable Logic Controls in GE, FUJI, Siemens, and OMRON is highly desired, and you must have hands-on familiarity with the maintenance of engines, automation/controls, hydraulics, refrigeration systems, cranes, welding, motor controls, and/or related equipment.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- FCC General Radio Operator License is a plus
- Airframe and Powerplant License is a plus
- Garmin experience highly desirable
- Corridor and maintenance/parts manual access software is desired
- Experience with Lear 45, Pilatus, Phenom, Mustang and Gulfstream, or any combination of these aircraft
- Post-secondary education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Working Conditions
- Working near moving mechanical parts and near fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
- Work is typically performed in an indoor hangar or outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
- Noise level is usually moderate to loud.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times without assistance.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance.
- Requires the ability to read, hear, talk, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb all day.
- Accurate hand/eye coordination.
- Finger dexterity is required as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally required to climb on a ladder.
- Ability to wear and utilize personal protective equipment.
