Shop Manager

First Student; Harmony (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school transportation provider seeks a Shop Manager to oversee maintenance operations. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing fleet maintenance. Join a team dedicated to safe and reliable school transportation, with opportunities for professional advancement and extensive training.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid holiday/vacation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience.
• Valid CDL Operator’s license with necessary endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations and ensure safe working conditions.
• Schedule and administer fleet maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Handle hiring, training, and performance reviews for maintenance staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

Computer skills

Diesel engine repair

Job description

Join to apply for the Shop Manager role at First Student

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First things First: Who are we?

First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider, completing 5 million student journeys daily—more than all U.S. airlines combined. With our highly trained drivers and top safety record, we provide reliable services, including full-service transportation, special-needs transport, and fleet maintenance for over 1,100 school districts.

Position: Shop Manager

As the Shop Manager, you will oversee all maintenance operations at your location, providing leadership and ensuring safe working conditions for our fleet. Your role will involve direct supervision of shop staff and collaboration with the Location Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and administer fleet maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Communicate vehicle availability for service to dispatch and operations personnel.
• Handle hiring, training, performance reviews, and employee development for maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with the Location Manager and Region Maintenance Management on maintenance status and budget needs.
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and Company regulations for safety and maintenance activities.
• Review repair orders, order parts, and manage fuel supplies for vehicles.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred).
• Valid CDL Operator’s license with necessary endorsements.
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills and experience in repairing diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred.

Join us and lead the charge in maintaining safe and reliable school transportation!

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• School and Employee Bus Services