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Job Description Job Summary: Location Shop Manager Partnering with the Terminal Manager, General Manager, Corporate Maintenance Director, Technicians and other company folks, the Shop Manager leads and oversees all mechanical and maintenance needs of all company vehicles within a designated location. He/she ensures that all STA vehicles are safe and in compliance with all Federal, State and local requirements. Compensation / Schedule • Work Week: M-F unless otherwise needed for the business, • Salaried Position, • Compensation: $78,000-$84,000, • Works directly with Terminal Manager in supervising all maintenance staff (including hiring and disciplinary actions). Is responsible for his/her team and will ensure they are operating as a high performing team., • Will coordinate and assist during leaves, will evaluate performance, provide technical training and safety training., • Will checks repair orders, inspect completed work of mechanics and clerks., • Will file completed repair orders and will communicates with Dispatch on the availability of vehicles., • May respond to locations of breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing in the field., • Will assist in the troubleshooting and repair of all mechanical problems. May train mechanics, recommend, and maintain correct mechanical procedures., • Will partner with others in brainstorming ways to more effectively and efficiently correct mechanical problems on company assets., • May arrange services and grounds keeping for building., • May order fuel and parts, maintain parts inventory and subcontract repair work., • Ensures fleet inspections and repairs are performed as outlined in the STA Policies and Procedures Manual and in accordance with State and Federal Regulation in both time and mileage intervals., • Ensures all defects noted on PM inspections and drivers defect reports are being repaired in a timely manner and no vehicle is released for use with any defects that affect the safe operation., • Prepares reports on work assignments and performs quality control inspections on completed repair work. Assists in tracking warranty and recall repairs., • Ensures that staff maintain accurate and complete maintenance documentation and other records., • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and to operate all shop equipment, supervising other maintenance staff., • Ensure that repairs and maintenance operations are handled in an efficient, cost-effective manner., • Assists in coordinating work schedules with operations. Helps develop and implement quality control programs. Provides technical advice as needed to other departments., • Performs research in maintenance techniques, write reports and memorandums as required. Assists in the evaluation for vehicle replacements., • Coordinates the use of outside vendors and verifies performance of those vendors. Provides technical assistance in the preparation of service contracts and administers those contracts., • Audits and helps control the parts, tools and fuel inventories. Ensures the accuracy of those inventories and their support system., • Assist the Fleet Maintenance Management team with drafting and implementing policies and procedures. Provide recommendations concerning equipment requirements, specifications and annual bus replacements., • Ensures environmental and safety compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal, and Company requirements., • Ability to respond to after-hours and emergency situations when required., • Must be a leader, leading a diverse team of mechanics., • Must be willing to learn., • Must have a true, working knowledge of tools, procedures, technical skills and safety rules used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, and alternative powered equipment., • Must have a strong ability to operate a PC and learn software applications., • Written and verbal communication skills, and customer service skills are essential. Must have the ability to deal with problems and find solutions., • Must have a working knowledge of Federal and State regulations including DOT, EPA and OSHA., • Must have an operational knowledge of motorized gasoline, diesel and alternative fueled vehicles, as well as shop equipment and tools., • Must be a master at scheduling and setting priorities for work to be accomplished., • Must have good mechanical diagnosing abilities., • Must have the ability to work on school buses and other vehicles as required., • ASE Certification(s) a plus, • Must be able to lift heavy equipment including brake drums, tires, ladders, tool chests, floor jacks, etc. when necessary., • Must be able to operate bench grinder, torch, drill press, jack and jack stands, Sawzall, oil pumps, power washer, parts cleaner and other hand tools required to perform work., • Must have excellent attendance., • Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks, • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, • Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company, • High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized vehicle and equipment repair, • Three years’ experience as a technician in the school bus, trucking or heavy equipment environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience., • Possession of a valid Driver’s License with CDL, passenger and school bus endorsement, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment., • Ability to regularly and safely lift heavy equipment over 50 lbs. frequently, and on occasion up to 100 pounds STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.