Bus Fleet Maintenance Shop Manager

First Student, Inc.; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including health, dental

Vision, & 401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Shop Manager in Normal, IL to oversee maintenance operations and staff. The role supervises shop personnel and ensures safe fleet maintenance in alignment with the Location Manager.

The position offers $80,000–$85,000 annually, a Monday–Friday full-time schedule, and full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO. 5+ years of supervisory mechanical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training preferred.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Valid driver's license required; willingness to obtain CDL while employed - we provide training.
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience.
• May require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical supervision

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

ASE certification program willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Job description

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Shop Manager in Normal, IL to oversee maintenance operations and staff. The role supervises shop personnel and ensures safe fleet maintenance in alignment with the Location Manager.

The position offers $80,000–$85,000 annually, a Monday–Friday full-time schedule, and full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO. 5+ years of supervisory mechanical experience is preferred.