Fleet Shop Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

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 Student is hiring immediately for a Shop Supervisor for our team serving Bronx, NY!

As a Shop Supervisor at First Student, you will play a key role in overseeing the maintenance of our fleet and ensuring our team of mechanics delivers high-quality work to keep our buses safe and reliable for passenger transportation.

Why join First as a Shop Supervisor?

In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k with company matching, paid vacation and holidays, and excellent career growth opportunities, we are proud to offer :

$58,000-$70,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Consistent, full-time schedule with occasional overtime

Shift typically runs from around 2 : 00 PM to 10 : 00 PM

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs for leadership development

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

About First Student's Shop Supervisor Position

At First Student, our Shop Supervisors are responsible for managing and coordinating the daily operations of our vehicle maintenance shop. They ensure that our mechanics and technicians are equipped and prepared to maintain and repair our fleet of school buses. Your responsibilities will include :

Supervising and supporting the shop staff, including mechanics and technicians

Scheduling and assigning maintenance and repair tasks

Ensuring safety and compliance with all DOT and company standards

Maintaining accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and inspections

Managing parts inventory and equipment for efficient shop operations

You might be a fit for our Shop Supervisor role if :

You have 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role within an automotive, diesel, or fleet maintenance environment

You have a valid driver's license (CDL preferred or willingness to obtain one with our support)

You possess strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

You are experienced in managing a team of mechanics or technicians

You are committed to safety and compliance standards

You are proficient in the use of maintenance software for scheduling and record-keeping

First Student encourages applications from candidates who :

Have military experience

Are returning to the workforce

Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs

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.