Fleet Maintenance Shop Manager

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, & 401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

First Student Management LLC in Normal, IL is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee maintenance operations, supervise shop staff, and provide maintenance visibility to the Location Manager. You will drive safe, reliable fleet performance for the surrounding school district and coordinate with dispatch and region maintenance.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience, a high school diploma, and willingness to pursue ASE certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience.
• 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.
• May require lifting 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.
• Hires, fires, approves salary changes, trains and develops staff, plans and directs work, disciplines, and conducts performance reviews.
• Works with location manager and regional maintenance to provide status of maintenance and budget requirements.
• Reviews financial and budget variances, repair orders, and approves accounts payable documents.
• Ensures compliance with State, Federal and Company requirements; maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Job description

First Student Management LLC in Normal, IL is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee maintenance operations, supervise shop staff, and provide maintenance visibility to the Location Manager. You will drive safe, reliable fleet performance for the surrounding school district and coordinate with dispatch and region maintenance.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience, a high school diploma, and willingness to pursue ASE certification.