Manager Shop

About the role

Serving: SAU 21, SAU 50, SAU 90, SAU 16 - Hampton, Seabrook, Greenland, Rye, Exeter, Newmarket, and Epping
Lead the Shop. Support the Fleet. Keep Students Moving.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and administer fleet maintenance
• Aid in troubleshooting equipment issues
• Communicate vehicle availability to dispatch and operations teams
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance performance across the location
• Directly supervise maintenance employees
• Support hiring, training, development, performance management, and employee accountability
• Parellel with the Location Manager and Regional Maintenance leadership on shop status, maintenance needs, and budget requirements
• Review repair orders and maintenance documentation
• Review budget variances and approve maintenance-related expenses as needed
• Order parts, fuel, and subcontracted repair work when appropriate
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, company, and safety requirements
• Maintain a safe shop environment
• Ensure technicians are trained, properly equipped, and prepared to complete work safely and efficiently
• Help improve shop efficiency and reduce operating costs
• Supervise bus fueling
• Arrange building and grounds services as needed
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Perform hands-on maintenance work when required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong hands-on mechanical experience
• Prior supervisory or shop leadership experience
• Experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines
• School bus or heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop technicians
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to manage repair priorities, vehicle availability, and maintenance documentation
• A safety-first mindset

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to obtain a CDL while employed - we provide training
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program - training, testing, and bonuses provided

Skills

• Strong hands-on mechanical experience
• Prior supervisory or shop leadership experience
• Experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines
• School bus or heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop technicians
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to manage repair priorities, vehicle availability, and maintenance documentation
• A safety-first mindset

Benefits

• $85,000 annual salary, based on skills and experience
• Full-time leadership opportunity
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Pay

• $85,000 annually, based on skills and experience

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Approximately 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Approximately 50 hours per week