Shop Manager III - North Huntingdon, PA

VetJobs • North Huntingdon Township, PA

1d • $82,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring a Shop Manager in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The role manages all maintenance operations at the location, directly supervises shop staff, and provides maintenance operational visibility to the Location Manager. The Shop Manager is primarily responsible for efficient maintenance performance and for ensuring that the fleet serving the surrounding school district is safe and operational.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The starting salary is $82,000–$86,000 per year. The role includes hands-on work activities and is based in a maintenance shop.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to obtain a CDL while employed; training is provided.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• English proficiency, as job-related training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other communications must be conducted in English.
• Ability to work in a crouched position or lie on a mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment.
• May be required to lift 20 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training.
• Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program; training, testing, and bonuses are provided.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and administer fleet maintenance, assist with equipment troubleshooting, and communicate vehicle availability for service to dispatch and other operations personnel.
• Manage subordinate staff, including hiring, firing, approving salary increases or decreases, training and development, directing work, discipline, handling complaints or grievances, and conducting performance reviews.
• Work with the Location Manager and regional maintenance management to provide maintenance status and budget requirements.
• Review financial and budget variances, repair orders, and accounts payable documents as needed.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with state, federal, and company requirements and maintain a safe environment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review repair orders; order vehicle fuel and parts; and subcontract repair work as needed.
• Initiate and implement projects to improve efficiency or reduce operating costs.
• Ensure maintenance technicians are trained on current procedures, properly equipped, and motivated to complete the maintenance program safely, promptly, and cost-effectively.
• Supervise bus fueling and potentially arrange building and grounds services.
• Complete special projects as assigned and perform hands-on work activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation time.
• Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

What This Job Offers

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