Lead Bus Maintenance Shop Foreman

Transdev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a Shop Foreman at our Arlington, VA location to supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel, schedule repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The role oversees outside contract labor, budgets, and PMI scheduling while coordinating with HR and operations for efficient coach maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance with 3+ years of supervisory experience, plus a CDL Class B license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred.
• 7 years+ experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of heavy-duty automotive and transit equipment.
• 3 years+ of supervisory experience.
• Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles.
• Familiarity with laws & regulations associated with the safe operation of maintenance facilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of an A-level mechanic, including PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections.
• Supervises mechanics, investigates, provides information, and makes and administers decisions concerning employee discipline.
• Evaluates the performance of both new and current employees.
• Facilitates and schedules training of both new and current employees.
• Works with Human Resources by participating in interview panels for maintenance positions.
• Monitors the budget at a sectional level.
• Assisting with scheduling outside contract labor for special projects and monitoring the laborers’ performance.
• Conducts daily safety/shift turnover meetings with both mechanics and supervisors on duty.
• Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Schedules major and minor repairs.
• Creates work orders for repairs to coaches, reviews past work orders for repairs to coaches, and reviews and closes current work orders.
• Assigns work to mechanics based on the work required and the mechanic’s qualifications.
• Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs when necessary.
• Communicates with mechanics on diagnosis and procedures for repair and assists with technical questions.
• Monitors tracking sheets generated by management to ensure repairs are completed promptly.
• Monitors the work of both internal employees and vendors for quality and quantity.
• Works with Parts personnel to obtain the correct replacement parts.
• Decide which coaches to pull/swap out and relay this information to operations atleast 8 hours before.
• Lists and schedules coaches for PMI’s and other work and communicates this information with operations.
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Communication

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transdev is seeking a Shop Foreman at our Arlington, VA location to supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel, schedule repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The role oversees outside contract labor, budgets, and PMI scheduling while coordinating with HR and operations for efficient coach maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance with 3+ years of supervisory experience, plus a CDL Class B license.