Maintenance Supervisor

Academy Bus

$85K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in diesel engine and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance.
  • Previous supervisory experience required.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to perform hands-on mechanical work while supervising others.
  • Proficient with diagnostic tools and software relevant to diesel maintenance.
  • Basic computer skills necessary.
  • Valid driver's license required; CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor mechanics and maintenance staff.
  • Assign and prioritize daily work orders and repairs.
  • Monitor technician productivity and compliance with procedures.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of diesel engines.
  • Inspect completed repairs for safety and compliance standards.
  • Coordinate road calls and provide technical support to drivers.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance.
  • Supplemental coverages available.
  • 401K plan offered.
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
Full Job Description
The Maintenance Supervisor will provide hands-on leadership and day-to-day supervision of mechanics while ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely maintenance and repair of our motor coach bus fleet.

Earn an annual salary of $85,000 per year. $2,500 Sign-On Bonus. Every Friday is Pay Day!

Shift:
  • 3rd Shift
  • 10:00pm-7:00am

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise, lead, train, and mentor mechanics and maintenance staff in a busy diesel bus garage environment.
  • Assign and prioritize daily work orders, repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, and road calls.
  • Monitor technician productivity, quality of work, turnaround times, and compliance with company maintenance procedures.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of modern motor coach diesel engines, transmissions, and related systems.
  • Inspect completed repairs and ensure buses are safe, road-ready, and compliant with applicable maintenance and safety standards.
  • Coordinate road calls and provide technical support to drivers and field personnel when mechanical issues arise.
  • Oversee preventative and routine maintenance programs and identify potential mechanical issues before they result in vehicle downtime.
  • Perform and oversee inspections, testing, and road tests following repairs.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair orders, inspection reports, warranty documentation, parts usage, and other required records.
  • Complete required administrative tasks including work order review, maintenance documentation, employee timekeeping, scheduling, parts coordination, inventory tracking, and reporting.
  • Communicate maintenance needs, vehicle status, staffing concerns, and operational issues to management.
  • Ensure mechanics follow proper safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and established garage practices.
  • Assist with employee training, performance feedback, and enforcing department policies and procedures.
  • Diagnose, inspect, install, disassemble, repair, and clean components including diesel engines, electronic systems, drive-line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, filters, door assemblies, pneumatic systems, belts, suspensions, HVAC systems, generators, seating, and glass.
  • Oversee general welding, fabrication, and other mechanical repairs as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe diesel bus garage and work environment.
  • Perform other supervisory, administrative, and maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 7 years of diesel engine and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience.
  • Previous supervisory or lead mechanic experience required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively supervise personnel while also performing hands-on mechanical work.
  • Proven ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
  • Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and systems such as Quickserve, Insight, DDL software,DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, electrical schematics, and A/C (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced diesel bus garage environment.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
  • CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements is a plus, but not required. Willingness to obtain a CDL is desirable.

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance
  • Supplemental coverages
  • 401K plan
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

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