Shop Supervisor - Newbury

Langs Bus Lines Limited; Newbury; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Langs Bus Lines Limited in Newbury, Ontario, is seeking a Shop Supervisor to join our team. You will oversee shop personnel, schedule and assign work, and provide on-the-job instruction for repairs and service on a fleet of electric and diesel buses.

You will diagnose engine, brake, and electrical systems using onboard computers and diagnostic software, requisition parts, and document repair times. You will coordinate maintenance activities for EV and conventional vehicles, monitor charging and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration with peers and supervisors.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical experience in vehicle repair or maintenance.
• Familiarity with diagnostic software and high voltage safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, supervise, and assist shop personnel; schedule and assign work; provide on-the-job instruction.
• Assist with on-the-road vehicle breakdown situations.
• Perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose engine, brake, and electrical components using onboard systems and diagnostic software.
• Manage parts requisition and enter work orders; document repair time and parts usage.
• Coordinate maintenance for electric and diesel vehicles, monitor charging infrastructure, ensure safe high-voltage practices.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Repair diagnostics

Electrical systems

EV technology

Mechanical experience

Valid 310T/310S licence

Diagnostic software

Safety procedures

Criminal Records Check

Tools

Cummins INSITE

Navistar Engine Diagnostics

Allison DOC

Diamond Logic

Meritor WABCO

Cetaris

Job description

ABOUT US

For over 50 years, we have been a recognized leader in school bus transportation throughout Southwestern Ontario. Our commitment to the communities where we live and work, combined with our progressive customer service approach and investment in innovation, has made this possible.

Langs Bus Lines Limited proudly operates one of the largest fleets of electric school buses in the region, reflecting our commitment to environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and the future of student transportation.

Langs Bus Lines Limited is seeking a Shop Supervisor to join our Newbury team. Applications are welcome from current employees and external candidates.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee, supervise, and assist shop personnel in the assigned garage; schedule and assign work to be completed; and provide on-the-job instruction of repair and service practices for other employees.
• Assist with on-the-road vehicle breakdown situations.
• Perform repairs, preventative maintenance services, and inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose engine, brake, and electrical components of vehicles using onboard vehicle computer systems and various diagnostic software tools.
• Perform requisition of parts and enter work orders using fleet maintenance software, documenting accurate part usage and repair time.
• Support and coordinate maintenance activities for both electric and conventional diesel-powered vehicles, including monitoring charging infrastructure and ensuring safe work practices for high-voltage systems.

WHAT WE NEED

• Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to successfully work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and lists using prescribed formats.
• The ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and diagnose the causes of improperly operating electrical and generating systems in automotive vehicles and to make necessary repairs.
• Thorough knowledge of school bus operation and maintenance, including emerging electric vehicle technologies and related safety procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the tools and equipment used in vehicular repair shops.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Valid 310T or 310S licence required. Dual certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with relevant diagnostic software, including Cummins INSITE, Navistar Engine Diagnostics, Allison DOC, Diamond Logic, Meritor WABCO, and/or Cetaris is an asset.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Clean Driver's Abstract and willingness to undergo a Criminal Records Check if asked.