Lead Bus Maintenance Supervisor

Transdev North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $70k–$80k annually

Job summary

Transdev North America is seeking a highly skilled Shop Supervisor to oversee diesel bus maintenance, PMs, and DOT readiness at our Phoenix facility. You will supervise mechanics and service staff, manage outside labor, schedule repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across daily operations.

The role requires leadership experience, strong technical knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles, and the ability to coordinate with HR, parts, and operations.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive mechanical experience, including hands-on diesel mechanic work, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Associate degree in management, mechanical engineering, or related technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED; valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to obtain CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain ASE Master Transit Bus Certification.
• Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle systems (transmission, engine, brakes, HVAC).
• Strong organization, time management and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Duties include PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections.
• Supervise mechanics and service staff; monitor outside labor; schedule repairs and maintenance.
• Review abnormal issues and follow up; evaluate performance of new and current employees.
• Facilitate training and participate in interview panels for maintenance positions.
• Monitor sectional budget and coordinate outside contract labor for projects.
• Lead daily safety/shift turnover meetings and communicate with operations on repairs.
• Create and close work orders; assign work based on qualifications; provide on-the-spot decisions as needed.
• Collaborate with Parts to obtain replacement parts and ensure timely repairs.
• Schedule PMI’s and inform operations; oversee vendor and internal work quality.

Job description

Transdev North America is seeking a highly skilled Shop Supervisor to oversee diesel bus maintenance, PMs, and DOT readiness at our Phoenix facility. You will supervise mechanics and service staff, manage outside labor, schedule repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across daily operations.

The role requires leadership experience, strong technical knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles, and the ability to coordinate with HR, parts, and operations.