Shop Manager

First Student is now hiring a Shop Manager in Woodburn, Oregon! The Shop Manager manages all location maintenance operations and provides shop staff oversight. Directly supervises shop staff. Provides maintenance operational visibility to the Location Manager. Assumes primary responsibility for managing efficient maintenance performance of the location. Ensures safe working conditions of fleet supporting the surrounding School District. We Offer: Annual Salary: Up to $89,100 based on skills and experience Schedule: Monday through Friday with varying hours from 6 am - 5 pm, full time shift with year round Full benefits including health, dental, vision, & 401(k) Paid holidays and PTO Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™* Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards Major Responsibilities Schedules and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment. Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and other operations personnel. In relation to subordinates, is responsible for hiring; firing; approving salary increases or decreases; training and employee development; planning and directing the work; disciplining; handling employee complaints or grievances; and handling performance reviews. Works closely with the location manager and region maintenance management providing status of maintenance and budget requirements. May review financial and budget variances, review repair orders or code and approve account payable documents. Ensures compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements. Ensures a safe environment exists and that all maintenance and related activities are in conformance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Reviews repair orders. May order fuel for vehicles, order parts, and subcontract repair work. Initiates and implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduces operating costs. Ensures that maintenance technicians are trained on current operating procedures, are properly equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Supervises bus fueling. May arrange services for building and ground keeping. Completes special projects as assigned. Required to perform hands-on work activities. Minimum Education or Certifications Required High school diploma or equivalent Technical training preferred Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided) Valid driver's license required; willingness to obtain CDL while employed - we provide training Minimum Experience or Skills Required 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience May require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs Good written and oral communication skills Computer skills Industry experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Maintenance Shop 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 grease conditions. Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English. 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. 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 MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence #J-18808-Ljbffr