Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager — Lead a Skilled Team

Academy Express; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time, hands-on Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager to lead a shop in Capitol Heights, MD. You will supervise a team of diesel mechanics and cleaning staff, perform repairs, and drive ongoing training and development.

You will oversee diagnostics, preventive maintenance, inspections, and road tests on a modern bus fleet, coordinate with vendors, and ensure quality workmanship across welding, upholstery, and component repairs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Must have own tools.
• Proficient in hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
• CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff.
• Hands-on maintenance of assigned bus fleet.
• Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of engines and transmissions.
• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance.
• Inspections and road tests.
• Warranty and repair documentation.
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components.
• Respond to road calls.
• Oversee upholstery repairs including interior and lavatory.
• Supervise wheel, tire and alignment shops and source local vendors as needed.
• General welding/fabrication.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Supervisory experience

Own tools

Diagnostic devices

CDL with Passenger and Airbrake

Basic computer skills

Tools

DDEC readers

ATEC readers

SmarTire

Vacuum pumps

Welding equipment

Job description

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time, hands-on Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager to lead a shop in Capitol Heights, MD. You will supervise a team of diesel mechanics and cleaning staff, perform repairs, and drive ongoing training and development.

You will oversee diagnostics, preventive maintenance, inspections, and road tests on a modern bus fleet, coordinate with vendors, and ensure quality workmanship across welding, upholstery, and component repairs.