MECHANIC SHOP FOREMAN

Mechanic Shop Foreman

Position Title: Shop Foreman Department: Transportation Reports To: Transportation Director FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: T

Position Summary

The Mechanic Shop Foreman oversees the daily operations of the school district's School Bus maintenance shop. This position provides leadership, technical expertise, and coordination to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the district's bus and fleet vehicles. The Foreman assists with scheduling, supervising mechanics, performing advanced diagnostics/repairs, and ensuring adherence to state and federal safety standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Assigns, prioritizes, and monitors daily work orders for mechanics and service
• Provides on-the-job training, guidance, and performance feedback to shop
• Ensures proper staffing coverage, including coordinating leave, overtime, and scheduling
• Promotes a safe, professional, and team-oriented work environment

Maintenance & Repair Operations

• Performs advanced diagnostics and repairs on diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, HVAC systems, and safety equipment.
• Oversees preventive maintenance schedules for all district buses and fleet
• Conducts post-repair inspections to ensure quality and compliance with state transportation standards.
• Responds to roadside breakdowns
• Maintains School Bus GPS and Radio communication devices to ensure good working

Compliance & Safety

• Ensures all repairs meet state pupil transportation requirements and federal safety
• Maintains accurate and timely maintenance records, inspections, and documentation for
• Monitors shop safety practices, equipment use, and hazardous materials
• Coordinates with state inspectors during annual or random fleet

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Oversees parts, supplies, fuel, and equipment inventory; initiates restocking as needed.
• Recommends purchase of tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop
• Ensures all shop equipment is maintained and compliant with safety

Communication & Coordination

• Communicates daily with drivers, mechanics, transportation leadership, and school
• Supports route operations by ensuring buses are ready, safe, and
• Provides input on vehicle replacement planning and long-term fleet
• Assists with accident investigations involving mechanical failure.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and school bus safety systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, diagnostic software, and wiring
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication
• Understanding of state pupil transportation safety
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects under

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in automotive or diesel technology preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience as a bus or heavy-duty vehicle mechanic; supervisory experience
• Possession of (or ability to obtain) a Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL) with P and S
• State school bus inspector certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• Clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol

Working Conditions

• Primarily shop environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, and mechanical
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, stooping, crawling, and working outdoors in varying
• On-call or after-hours work may be required for emergencies or weather-related