Bus Maintenance Supervisor

SporTran; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking transportation company as a Bus Maintenance Supervisor, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our vehicle fleet. This position involves overseeing maintenance operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will be responsible for scheduling repairs, conducting inspections, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the shop. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for public service and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver's License and ability to obtain CDL Class A or B.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in diesel shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises vehicle maintenance to meet route schedule requirements.
• Coordinates road call problems to minimize bus schedule delays.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Bus Maintenance Supervisor

Reports To: Director of Maintenance
Department: Maintenance - Administration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules, assigns, and supervises vehicle maintenance to meet SporTran route schedule requirements during assigned work hours. Directs shop employees in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of vehicle fleet and equipment.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Adjusts mechanics and other shop employees work schedules to provide needed man-hours for each shift.
• Schedules, monitors and ensures all job assignments are completed within a reasonable time frame or within industry standards. Monitors repairs and parts usage in an effort to control cost. Maintains adequate supply of tools by reviewing shop needs and repairing or replacing tools as needed.
• Interprets company policies and union contract to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Coordinates road call problems to minimize bus schedule delays.
• Performs random inspections of completed repair and maintenance work and assesses quality and completeness of the work performed. Coordinates and schedules regular preventative maintenance on company fleet.
• Supervises and monitors bus cleaning and washing program to enhance image of fleet.
• Supervises and monitors housekeeping program to ensure that hazardous working conditions are minimized and work area is clean. Performs other duties assigned or required by management.

SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains time and production records.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, or shop employees.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to coordinate road calls to minimize bus schedule delays.
• Ability to interpret company policies and union contract to shop employees.
• Ability to enforce shop and vehicle safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, department heads and other company officials in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• MUST have valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a CDL Class A or B with Passenger Endorsement within 120 days of hire.
• MUST be able to walk, kneel, bend, push and/or pull to complete moderate to heavy lifting when necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in diesel shop environment.
• Minimum 5 years recent paid bus or truck experience, diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Ability to work varying shifts, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Proficient experience and application in MS Office Suite programs, Internet and Email.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All positions are Safety Sensitive and require pre-employment drug testing; background checks; clean driving records and applicants must be able to work flexible shifts. Require that applicants have no more than two (2) moving violations in the past five years and no convictions of a serious traffic violation (i.e., DWI, driving with a suspended, canceled or revoked license) in the past five years.

SporTran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SporTran provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SporTran complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.