Shop Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shop Supervisor to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Duties include PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections.
• Directly supervises the mechanics, service employees and other maintenance personnel, monitors outside contract laborers; schedules the repairs and maintenance of a wide variety of diesel-powered equipment;
• Ensures an environment that meets safety and regulatory requirements and monitors all daily contractual maintenance obligations.
• Daily review of the subsequent follow-up on all abnormal issues.
• Evaluates the performance of both new and current employees.
• Facilitates and schedules training of both new and current employees.
• Works with Human Resources by participating in interview panels for maintenance positions.
• Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs when necessary.
• Communicates with mechanics on diagnosis and procedures for repair and assists with technical questions.
• Monitors the budget at a sectional level.
• Assists with scheduling outside contract labor for special projects and monitors the laborers' performance.
• Conducts daily safety/shift turnover meetings with both mechanics and supervisors on duty.
• Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Schedules major and minor repairs.
• Creates work orders for repairs to coaches, reviews past work orders for repairs to coaches, and reviews and closes current work orders.
• Assigns work to mechanics based on the work required and the mechanic's qualifications.
• Works with Parts personnel to obtain the correct replacement parts.
• Decide which coaches to pull/swap out and relay this information to operations at least 8 hours before.
• Lists and schedules coaches for PMI’s and other work and communicates this information with operations.

Qualifications

• Requires five (5) years of progressive mechanical experience to include hands-on diesel mechanic experience, of which a minimum of 2 years must be in a supervisory or lead role.
• An associate degree in management, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED and valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement required.
• Must have forklift certification.
• Absolutely must have ASE Master Transit Bus Certification.
• Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and deal with time pressures and be able to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.
• Must have a current working knowledge of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles, including transmissions, engines, brakes, and climate control units.
• Must have strong organization and have basic math skills for tracking trends and for report writing.
• This ability to handle crisis/conflict is required.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: $70,000–$80,000 / hour
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Other standard benefits: 401(K) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term.