Transit Shop Foreman: Lead Mechanics & Fleet Maintenance

Transdev North America, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Sick days 5 days

Holidays 12 days; 8 standard

401(k) retirement plan; medical; life/

Dental and vision; disability

Job summary

Transdev North America, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman in Arlington, VA to supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel, schedule repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating outside contractors, monitoring daily maintenance obligations, and communicating effectively with teams. You will lead PMs, prep buses for inspections, manage training, and participate in interview panels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B (or higher) with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transdev North America, Inc. is seeking a Shop Foreman in Arlington, VA to supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel, schedule repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating outside contractors, monitoring daily maintenance obligations, and communicating effectively with teams. You will lead PMs, prep buses for inspections, manage training, and participate in interview panels.