Fleet Maintenance Manager

North America Central School Bus • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

If you’re looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.
We’re Growing in Milwaukee — And We Have an Electrifying Opportunity Waiting for You!
Are you a seasoned Fleet Maintenance Manager or know someone with a passion for innovation and leadership? As we expand in the Milwaukee region, we’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on professional to help drive our operations forward into the future of clean, efficient transportation.
What’s the opportunity?
We’ve opened a second maintenance facility to support our growth — and we need the right leader to oversee both:
A conventional school bus fleet maintenance facility, ensuring safe, reliable daily operations for thousands of students.
One of the largest electric school bus maintenance operations in the country, at the forefront of sustainable transportation.
In this role, you’ll:
Lead and develop high-performing maintenance teams across both sites.
Manage the setup and successful launch of our new facility.
Optimize preventative maintenance programs, safety compliance, and fleet reliability.
Champion the adoption of cutting-edge EV maintenance practices and technology.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, dispatch, and leadership teams.
Bring expertise in diagnostics, shop workflow, and vendor management to the table.
Be a key voice in shaping the future of zero-emission student transportation.
If you're ready to bring your fleet expertise, people leadership, and innovative mindset to a role that offers growth, purpose, impact, and industry leadership, Milwaukee is the place to be.
Let's roll, buses are arriving!
See what drives us.
Watch this short video to learn what motivates our team and fuels the work we do every day.
https://youtu.be/wHln7SgQoAI
North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the transportation industry, including repairing and maintaining medium and heavy-duty vehicles
• 3+ years of direct maintenance shop supervision.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work varied hours and early morning hours as required.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedures
• CDL required (training provided)
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional programs as required, and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices
• Proficient in advanced vehicle diagnostic applications and maintenance practices
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Technical training preferred
• ASE certified strongly preferred
• Diesel certification strongly preferred
• Familiar with alternative fueled and/or electric vehicle technology preferred.
• Managerial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing maintenance teams across both sites.
• Manage the setup and successful launch of our new facility.
• Optimize preventative maintenance programs, safety compliance, and fleet reliability.
• Champion the adoption of cutting-edge EV maintenance practices and technology.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, dispatch, and leadership teams.
• Bring expertise in diagnostics, shop workflow, and vendor management to the table.
• Be a key voice in shaping the future of zero-emission student transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED