Shop Manager

First Student

About the role

The Shop Manager oversees all location maintenance operations and directly supervises shop staff. This role requires a strong background in mechanical supervision and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and administers fleet maintenance
• Assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment
• Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and other operations personnel
• Works closely with the location manager and regional maintenance management
• Reviews financial and budget variances, repair orders, and approves account payable documents
• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and company requirements
• Ensures a safe environment and maintains maintenance activities in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Initiates and implements projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
• Supervises bus fueling and arranges services for building and ground keeping
• Completes special projects as assigned

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training preferred

Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills
• Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $80,000 - $83,200 based on skills and experience
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO

Pay

• Annual Salary: $80,000 - $83,200 based on skills and experience

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, full time shift

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.