Maintenance Shop Manager

First Student • Memphis, TN

16d • $70,000 - $77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At First Student, our Shop Managers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. Our Shop Managers oversee all location maintenance operations and provide shop staff oversight. The Shop Manager 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. If you’re organized, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to join a stable, industry-leading organization. Why Join First Student? 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess CDL Operator’s license with required endorsements
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience
• May require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Technical training preferred
• Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred

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.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees