Shop Maintenance Manager

North American Central School Bus; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Central School Bus is seeking a maintenance shop manager to oversee day-to-day operations, repairs, PMs and overhauls of buses and fleet vehicles. You will direct a team, schedule work, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in transportation maintenance, hands-on mechanical management experience, strong communication skills and the ability to work early shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in transportation, including repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment.
• 5+ years of related mechanical experience or trade school with endorsements such as Preventative Maintenance or Brake Certifications.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical managerial experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Must maintain a professional attitude toward colleagues and customers.
• Dress professionally for a business environment.
• Follow OSHA and other regulations in all job functions.
• Must possess or be able to acquire CDL Class B with P endorsement within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day shop staff and operation.
• Schedules and administers fleet maintenance; assists in troubleshooting equipment and reviews repair orders.
• Delegates responsibilities and monitors performance; takes corrective action as needed.
• Ensures day-to-day compliance with state, federal, and company requirements.
• Coordinates with Contract Manager and Regional Operations Manager on maintenance status and budget; reviews repairs and related documents.
• Orders fuel, parts, and subcontracted repair work; maintains vehicles and grounds as needed.
• Ensures technicians are trained and equipped for safe, timely, cost-effective work.
• Manages special projects as assigned.
• Communicates vehicle availability for service with dispatch and Contract Manager.
• Addresses disciplinary concerns and staff development; planning work and addressing performance.

Skills

Diesel engines

Mechanical management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

ASE certification

Diesel certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manager

Job description

Job Description

Manages day-to-day operations of the maintenance shop, including, repairs, PMs, and overhauls of school buses and other company vehicles. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Directs the work of others. Trains and motivates maintenance staff. Works without direct supervision with latitude for independent judgment.

Major

Responsibilities:

1) Manages day-to-day shop staff and operation.

2) Schedules and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment. Reviews repair orders.

3) Delegates responsibilities as appropriate and monitors performance; takes corrective action as deemed necessary.

4) Ensures compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements

5) Works closely with Contract Manager and Regional Operations Manager providing status of maintenance and budget requirements. May review financial and budget variances, review orders, estimate repairs, and approve related documents.

6) Order fuel for all vehicles, order parts, and subcontract repair work, including building maintains and grounds keeping.

7) Ensures technicians are trained properly and equipped so work is performed safely, on time, and cost effectively.

8) Manages special projects as assigned.

9) Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and Contract Manager.

10) Handles disciplinary concerns and employee development with shop personnel including training and development, planning work, and addressing performance

Requirements & Expectations:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the transportation industry, including repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment
• 5+ years of related mechanical experience or trade school with endorsements such as Preventative Maintenance or Brake Certifications
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical managerial experience preferred
• Good written verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines other applicable Federal & State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Must possess or be able to acquire CDL Operator’s license (Class B) with P endorsement within 60 days of hire

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training preferred
• ASE certified strongly preferred
• Diesel certification strongly preferred

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Manager
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

(include amount of travel):

• Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• Maintenance shop/garage/school bus yard /Office/On-the-road. Some outdoor work.
• Must be able to work in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment
• Subjected to dust, dirt, and greasy conditions.
• Some local travel, typically within 50 miles from base.

Physical requirements include:

• Pushing/Pulling Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, steering, windows, applying service & parking brake, adjusting mirrors wheelchairs, student evacuations up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Lifting Bus hood, trash box, challenged passenger into their seats, wheel chocks, tire chains, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
• Walking Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
• Sitting Up to 2-3 hours
• Climbing Steps in and out of bus, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection
• Reaching Under hood inspection, cleaning windows, applying tie-downs, safety vest, car seats, adjust mirrors, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch, applying service brake, clutch and accelerator
• Gripping Doors, knobs, switches, handles, hand tools,