SHOP MANAGER

Duties/Responsibilities

• Works directly with Terminal Manager in supervising maintenance staff (including hiring and disciplinary actions).
• coordinating and assists during leaves, evaluates performance, provides technical training and safety training.
• Check repair orders, inspect completed work of mechanics/fuelers, file completed repair orders, and communicate with Dispatch on the availability of vehicles.
• Aid in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical problems.
• May train mechanics, recommend, and maintain correct mechanical procedures.
• May arrange services and grounds keeping for building.
• May order fuel and parts, maintain parts inventory and subcontract repair work.
• Ensures fleet inspections and repairs are performed as outlined in the STA Policies and Procedures Manual and in accordance with State and Federal Regulation in both time and mileage intervals.
• Ensures all defects noted on PM inspections and drivers defect reports are being repaired in a timely manner and no vehicle is released for use with any defects that affect the safe operation.
• Prepares reports on work assignments and performs quality control inspections on completed repair work.
• Aids in tracking warranty and recall repairs.
• Ensures staff maintains accurate and complete maintenance documentation and other records.
• Must able to lift up to 50lbs and to operate all shop equipment and supervise other maintenance staff.
• Ensures staff maintains a clean, safe shop.
• Ensures staff maintains a clean, safe shop.
• Aids in coordinating work schedules with operations.
• Helps develop and implement quality control programs.
• Provided technical advice as needed to other departments.
• Performs research in maintenance techniques, write reports and memorandums as required.
• Aids in the evaluation for vehicle replacements.
• Coordinates the use of outside vendors and verifies performance of those vendors.
• Provides technical assistance in the preparation of service contract and administers those contracts.
• Audits and helps control the parts, tools and fuel inventories.
• Aids in the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations concerning equipment requirements, specification and annual bus replacements.
• Ensure environmental and safety compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal, and Company requirements.
• Ability to respond to after-hours and emergency situations when required.
• May, on occasion, be required to drive as a substitute driver for any route or activity.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of tools, procedures, technical skills and safety rules used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, and alternative powered equipment.
• Ability to operate a PC and learn software applications.
• Written and verbal communication skills, and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to deal with problems and find solutions.
• Must have knowledge of Federal and State regulations including EPA and OSHA.
• Operational knowledge of motorized gasoline, diesel and alternative fueled vehicles, and shop equipment and tools.
• Scheduling and setting priorities for work to be accomplished.
• Inspection of equipment and diagnose mechanical defects.
• Propane/gasoline medium duty truck engine experience preferred.
• ASE Certification(s) a plus.
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment including brake drums, tires, ladders, tool chests, floor jacks, etc. when necessary.
• Must be able to operate bench grinder, torch, drill press, jack and jack stands, Sawzall, oil pumps, power washer, parts cleaner and other hand tools required to perform work.
• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized vehicle and equipment repair courses.
• Two to three years’ experience as a Technician in the school bus, trucking or heavy equipment environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with CDL, passenger and school bus endorsement, or ability to obtain one in 90 days of employment.
• Ability to regularly and safely lift heavy equipment over 50 lbs. frequently, and on occasion up to 100 pounds.
• Provide own hand tools required for regular maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License and DOT physical or must be able to attain within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to safely lift heavy equipment (minimum of 50 lbs can be up to 100 pounds) frequently throughout the work day.
• Provide own hand tools required for regular maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing-Regularly
• Walking-Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling-Frequently
• Reaching-Frequently
• Sitting-Frequently
• Talking-Regularly
• Seeing-Frequently
• Hearing-Frequently
• Stooping/ Stretching-Frequently
• Standing-Frequently
• Lifting-Frequently
• Combination of Above-Frequently