Shop Manager
First Student · Pottstown, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentContract
Major Responsibilities
- Schedules and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment.
- Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and other operations personnel.
- In relation to subordinates, is responsible for hiring; firing; approving salary increases or decreases; training and employee development; planning and directing the work; disciplining; handling employee complaints or grievances; and handling performance reviews.
- Works closely with the location manager and region maintenance management providing status of maintenance and budget requirements.
- May review financial and budget variances, review repair orders or code and approve account payable documents.
- Affirms compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements.
- Ensures a safe environment exists and that all maintenance and related activities are in conformance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Reviews repair orders. May order fuel for vehicles, order parts, and subcontract repair work.
- Initiates and implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduces operating costs.
- Safeguards maintenance technicians by ensuring they are trained on current operating procedures, are properly equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
- Supervises bus fueling. May arrange services for building and ground keeping.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
Required Experience and Skills
- 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience.
- May require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Maintenance Shop: Must be able to work in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment; subjected to dust, dirt, and grease conditions.