Bus Shop Manager

Mustang Transportation•Idaho Falls, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mustang Transportation is looking for an experienced, hands-on Shop Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of our fleet of school buses, shuttle buses, motor coaches, and other company vehicles. This position is responsible for keeping our fleet safe, reliable, clean, and ready for service while managing the day-to-day activities of the shop and supervising our mechanics. The Shop Manager will be both a working mechanic and a manager. The successful candidate will spend time performing inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on our buses and vehicles while also assigning work, managing priorities, supporting and developing mechanics, and ensuring maintenance is completed properly and on schedule.

Requirements

Previous experience as a diesel mechanic, fleet mechanic, heavy-duty mechanic, or similar position.
Strong diagnostic and repair skills involving diesel-powered vehicles.
Experience working on buses, motor coaches, heavy-duty trucks, or similar fleet vehicles preferred.
Previous experience supervising or leading mechanics preferred.
Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs and fleet operations.
Ability to diagnose problems and determine appropriate repairs.
Ability to read and understand service manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance issues in a fast-paced transportation environment.
Ability to work independently while also leading a team.
CDL with appropriate endorsements is preferred, or the ability to obtain one.
Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is someone who knows how to fix things and knows how to lead people.
This is not a desk-only management position. The Shop Manager should be comfortable getting dirty, diagnosing problems, turning wrenches, and jumping in alongside the mechanics when the shop gets busy.
At the same time, this person must be able to step back and manage the bigger picture—knowing what needs to be repaired first, who should handle it, when a bus needs to be back in service, and when an issue needs to be escalated.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the condition and reliability of Mustang's fleet and will hold themselves and the maintenance team to a high standard.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on mechanical work on school buses, shuttle buses, motor coaches, and other fleet vehicles.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, air brake, suspension, steering, HVAC, and other vehicle systems.
Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled services according to manufacturer recommendations and company requirements.
Conduct and document inspections and identify maintenance issues before they become safety or reliability concerns.
Troubleshoot breakdowns and respond to vehicles requiring roadside or emergency repairs when necessary.
Ensure buses are properly prepared and mechanically ready for daily school routes, charters, shuttle services, and other operations.
Assist with inspections, repairs, and maintenance on vehicles at other Mustang locations when needed.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure required documentation is completed.
Manage the daily operations and workflow of the maintenance shop.
Prioritize repairs and preventative maintenance based on safety, operational needs, vehicle availability, and upcoming schedules.
Assign work to mechanics and monitor progress to ensure repairs are completed correctly and on time.
Personally perform repairs and maintenance rather than functioning solely in a supervisory capacity.
Inspect completed work to ensure quality, safety, and proper operation before vehicles are returned to service.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shop environment.
Manage shop tools, equipment, parts, supplies, and inventory.
Coordinate outside vendors and specialty repairs when work cannot be completed in-house.
Communicate vehicle status and maintenance needs with operations and management.
Help develop maintenance schedules that minimize vehicle downtime and disruptions to operations.
Lead, train, and supervise other mechanics.
Establish expectations for workmanship, productivity, safety, cleanliness, and documentation.
Provide hands-on guidance and assistance to mechanics when diagnosing or repairing difficult problems.
Monitor mechanic workload and redistribute assignments as necessary.
Identify training needs and help mechanics develop their technical skills.
Address performance or workmanship issues in coordination with management.
Foster a professional, team-oriented shop environment.
Ensure all maintenance and repair work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, state, and manufacturer maintenance requirements.
Ensure safety-related repairs are addressed promptly and vehicles are not placed into service when they are unsafe.
Maintain required inspection and maintenance documentation.
Promote a culture where safety and proper repairs take priority over simply getting a vehicle back on the road.