Maintenance Shop Manager

First Student • New Orleans, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

First Student is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee all maintenance operations at their location and supervise shop staff. This role provides essential visibility into maintenance operations for the Location Manager and is primarily responsible for ensuring efficient maintenance performance and the safe working condition of the fleet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior work experience as a Diesel Mechanic is required
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience
• Possess CDL Operator’s license with required endorsements
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred
• May require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Schedules and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment.
• Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and other operations personnel.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Stable employment with a well-established organization
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

What This Job Offers

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