Shop Manager III - North Huntingdon, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • North Huntingdon, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring a Shop Manager in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The Shop Manager oversees all maintenance operations at the location, directly supervises shop staff, and provides maintenance updates to the Location Manager. The role is primarily responsible for ensuring efficient maintenance performance and safe working conditions for the fleet serving the surrounding School District. The position requires hands-on work activities in a maintenance shop and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Starting salary is $82,000–$86,000 per year.

The Shop Manager works with location and regional maintenance management on maintenance status and budget needs, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and supports safe, timely, and cost-effective fleet maintenance. The role includes employee supervision and development, vehicle and shop maintenance coordination, and may include ordering fuel and parts, arranging subcontract repairs, and coordinating building or grounds services.

The maintenance shop environment may expose the employee to dust, dirt, and grease. The employee must be able to work crouched or on their back on a mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment. English proficiency is required for job-related communications and training.

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.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.
• Ability to work in a crouched position or on one's back on a mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment.
• May be required to lift 20 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule and administer fleet maintenance and assist with troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Communicate vehicle availability for service with dispatch and other operations personnel.
• Supervise shop staff, including hiring, firing, compensation recommendations, training and development, work direction, discipline, complaint or grievance handling, and performance reviews.
• Work with the Location Manager and regional maintenance management to report maintenance status and budget requirements.
• Review financial and budget variances, repair orders, and, as applicable, code and approve accounts payable documents.
• Ensure day-to-day compliance with State, Federal, Company, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure maintenance activities conform to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review repair orders; as needed, order vehicle fuel and parts and arrange subcontracted repair work.
• Initiate and implement projects to improve efficiency or reduce operating costs.
• Ensure maintenance technicians are trained on current procedures, properly equipped, and motivated to carry out the maintenance program safely, promptly, and cost-effectively.
• Supervise bus fueling.
• As needed, arrange building and grounds services.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform hands-on work activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• ASE certification program training, testing, and bonuses.
• CDL training.

What This Job Offers

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