Maintenance Supervisor

Academy Bus; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Academy Bus LLC seeks a full-time Maintenance Supervisor for our Perth Amboy, NJ diesel bus garage. You will lead mechanics, supervise day-to-day maintenance, and ensure safe, on-time repairs for the motor coach fleet.

The role requires 7+ years in diesel/heavy-duty maintenance and prior supervisory experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills. CDL with Passenger/Air Brake is a plus but not required; willingness to obtain is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of diesel engine and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory or lead mechanic experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel while also performing hands-on mechanical work.
• Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and systems such as Quickserve, Insight, DDL software, DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, electrical schematics, and A/C (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced diesel bus garage environment.
• CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements is a plus, but not required; willingness to obtain CDL is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, train, and mentor mechanics and maintenance staff in a busy diesel bus garage environment.
• Assign and prioritize daily work orders, repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, and road calls.
• Monitor technician productivity, quality of work, turnaround times, and compliance with company maintenance procedures.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of modern motor coach diesel engines, transmissions, and related systems.
• Inspect completed repairs and ensure buses are safe, road-ready, and compliant with applicable maintenance and safety standards.
• Coordinate road calls and provide technical support to drivers and field personnel when mechanical issues arise.
• Oversee preventative and routine maintenance programs and identify potential mechanical issues before they result in vehicle downtime.
• Perform and oversee inspections, testing, and road tests following repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair orders, inspection reports, warranty documentation, parts usage, and other required records.
• Complete required administrative tasks including work order review, maintenance documentation, employee timekeeping, scheduling, parts coordination, inventory tracking, and reporting.
• Communicate maintenance needs, vehicle status, staffing concerns, and operational issues to management.
• Ensure mechanics follow proper safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and established garage practices.
• Assist with employee training, performance feedback, and enforcing department policies and procedures.
• Diagnose, inspect, install, disassemble, repair, and clean components including diesel engines, electronic systems, drive-line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, filters, door assemblies, pneumatic systems, belts, suspensions, HVAC systems, generators, seating, and glass.
• Oversee general welding, fabrication, and other mechanical repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe diesel bus garage and work environment.
• Perform other supervisory, administrative, and maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel engines

Supervisory experience

Heavy‑duty maintenance

Diagnostics

Leadership

Tools

Quickserve

Insight

DDL software

DDEC readers

ATEC readers

SmarTire

Electrical schematics

A/C recovery equipment

Job description

440 Florida Grove Rd
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, USA

• Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT002084

Description

Academy Bus is seeking a full-timeMaintenance Supervisorfor our new Perth Amboy, NJ diesel bus garage. The Maintenance Supervisor will provide hands-on leadership and day-to-day supervision of mechanics while ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely maintenance and repair of our motor coach bus fleet.

Earn an annual salary of $85,000 per year. $2,500 Sign-On Bonus. Every Friday is Pay Day!

Shift:

• 3 rd Shift
• 10:00pm-7:00am

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, train, and mentor mechanics and maintenance staff in a busy diesel bus garage environment.
• Assign and prioritize daily work orders, repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, and road calls.
• Monitor technician productivity, quality of work, turnaround times, and compliance with company maintenance procedures.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of modern motor coach diesel engines, transmissions, and related systems.
• Inspect completed repairs and ensure buses are safe, road‑ready, and compliant with applicable maintenance and safety standards.
• Coordinate road calls and provide technical support to drivers and field personnel when mechanical issues arise.
• Oversee preventative and routine maintenance programs and identify potential mechanical issues before they result in vehicle downtime.
• Perform and oversee inspections, testing, and road tests following repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair orders, inspection reports, warranty documentation, parts usage, and other required records.
• Complete requiredadministrative tasksincluding work order review, maintenance documentation, employee timekeeping, scheduling, parts coordination, inventory tracking, and reporting.
• Communicate maintenance needs, vehicle status, staffing concerns, and operational issues to management.
• Ensure mechanics follow proper safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and established garage practices.
• Assist with employee training, performance feedback, and enforcing department policies and procedures.
• Diagnose, inspect, install, disassemble, repair, and clean components including diesel engines, electronic systems, drive‑line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, filters, door assemblies, pneumatic systems, belts, suspensions, HVAC systems, generators, seating, and glass.
• Oversee general welding, fabrication, and other mechanical repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safediesel bus garage and work environment.
• Perform other supervisory, administrative, and maintenance‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum7 years of diesel engine and heavy‑duty vehicle maintenance experience.
• Previoussupervisory or lead mechanic experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel while also performing hands‑on mechanical work.
• Proven ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
• Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and systems such asQuickserve, Insight, DDL software,DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, electrical schematics, and A/C (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paceddiesel bus garage environment.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.
• CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements is a plus, but not required.Willingness to obtain a CDL is desirable.

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance
• Supplemental coverages
• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Academy is an EEO.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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