Lead School Bus Mechanic / Shop Supervisor

Position: Lead School Bus Mechanic & Shop Supervisor Department: Transportation Start Date: Immediately Pay: $60,000- $75,000- DOQ Benefits: Health, Vision, Life, Disability, Legal and Dental Insurance; Vacation and Sick Time Off per the Non Unit Contract Position Summary The Lead School Bus Mechanic & Shop Supervisor is responsible for leading daily maintenance operations within the fleet shop. This role oversees school bus mechanics, assigns work, ensures quality repairs, and helps keep vehicles safe, compliant, and on the road. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong mechanical expertise and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support a team of school bus mechanicsMaintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.Assign daily work orders and prioritize repairs based on operational needsPerform diagnostics and assist with complex mechanical issuesEnsure all maintenance and repairs meet safety and regulatory standardsConduct quality checks on completed workCoordinate preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtimeMaintain accurate service and repair recordsMonitor shop productivity and workflow efficiencyMentor techniciansEnforce safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized shopCommunicate with operations/transportation team regarding vehicle statusPerforms other duties as assigned Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and team coordinationExcellent problem-solving abilityAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasksClear communication skillsDetail-oriented with a focus on safety and qualityStrong diagnostic and troubleshooting skillsKnowledge of DOT inspections and safety standardsMake informed decisions quickly and safely, even with minimal supervision.Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information.Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both on an independent basis and on a team. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the Company and build community relationships.Oral Communication: Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct effective meetings.Written Communication: Strong writing skills using good spelling, punctuation, grammar; detail-oriented in editing written documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively; and ability to accurately interpret and communicate written information.Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure the timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.Adaptability: Able to quickly adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive manner.Dependability: Demonstrated ability to consistently be at work and on time as scheduled, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.Should be honest, assertive, and systematic.Know proper teaching techniques, demonstrate good human relations and communication skills; be able to recognize something that is wrong or incomplete, and know how to apply logic as well as common sense when addressing situations.Work collaboratively with a high level of integrity in a diverse environment with people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities including students.Ability to accept work directionAbility to work alone or as a team with minimal supervision.Ability to communicate and follow written and oral communication.Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training.Basic working knowledge of personal computers and office machineryWillingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual performance. Required Qualifications Degree from an approved two-year program in truck repair / mechanics from an accredited technical schoolMinimum 3 years of reliable truck repair work experienceMinimum of 3 or more Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s)Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with school bus & passenger endorsement or the ability to obtain and maintain licensure within the first 3 months of employmentThe ability to obtain and maintain the Underground Storage Tank Training with certificate within 6 months of employment Preferred Qualifications Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a School Bus Mechanic or Master School Bus Technician certification3 years of reliable work experience with school buses1 year of leadership and/ or supervisory experience Working Conditions Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancingRequired to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.)Required to be exposed to a physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements.This job operates in both inside the garage, as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. ISD 622 Universal Competencies Accountability — Accept personal and shared accountability for the results of our work with learnersIntegrity — Demonstrate the core values of openness, honesty and integrity in every interactionExcellence — Seek excellence and attain high levels of achievement in every endeavorAchievement — Focus on the results of action (learning) and not the action itself (teaching)Courage — Do what needs to be done because it is the right thing to doTeamwork — Willing to collaborateRespect — Respect every individual and provide high levels of service for internal and external customers Additional Comments: If you have any questions or would like to follow up on your application, please contact Julie Drews at: 651-621-1981 or jdrews@isd622.org. Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.