Shop Manager

First Student, Inc.

$80K — $85K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Technical training preferred
  • Willingness to participate in ASE certification program
  • Valid driver's license required, willingness to obtain CDL
  • Over 5 years of mechanical supervisory experience
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in computer skills and diesel engine repair

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and oversee fleet maintenance operations
  • Directly supervise and manage shop staff
  • Collaborate with location manager on budget and maintenance status
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
  • Review and approve repair orders and variable costs
  • Implement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Train and motivate maintenance technicians for optimal performance

Benefits

  • Full benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and time-off
  • Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 6:00am-3:30pm
  • Opportunities for professional certification and training
Full Job Description
The Shop Manager manages all location maintenance operations and provides shop staff oversight. Directly supervises shop staff. Provides maintenance operational visibility to the Location Manager. Assumes primary responsibility for managing efficient maintenance performance of the location. Ensures safe working conditions of fleet supporting the surrounding School District.

We Offer:

Annual Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 based on skills and experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, full time shift 6:00am-3:30pm

Full benefits including health, dental, vision, & 401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

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.
  • Ensures 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.
  • Ensures that maintenance technicians 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 to perform hands-on work activities.


Minimum Education or Certifications Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Technical training preferred
  • Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided)
  • Valid driver's license required; willingness to obtain CDL while employed - we provide training


Minimum Experience or Skills Required
  • 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.


In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

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