Shop Manager

First Student•Grants Pass, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring a Shop Manager in Grants Pass, Oregon. The Shop Manager manages the location’s maintenance operations, directly supervises shop staff, provides maintenance operational visibility to the Location Manager, and takes primary responsibility for efficient maintenance performance. The role helps ensure safe working conditions for the fleet serving the surrounding School District. This is a full-time, year-round position, Monday through Friday, with an eight-hour day. The annual salary is $82,500–$87,500, based on skills and experience. The role requires hands-on work activities and English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

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; training, testing, and bonuses are provided.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills.
English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Schedule and administer fleet maintenance, and assist with troubleshooting equipment problems.
Communicate vehicle availability for service with dispatch and other operations personnel.
Directly supervise shop staff, including hiring, firing, compensation decisions, training and development, work planning and direction, discipline, employee complaints or grievances, and 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 applicable.
Ensure day-to-day compliance with state, federal, and company requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure maintenance activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Review repair orders; order fuel and parts; and arrange subcontracted 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 perform maintenance safely, promptly, and cost-effectively.
Supervise bus fueling.
Arrange building and grounds services as needed.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Perform hands-on work activities.