Shop Foreman

Transdev is searching for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Shop Foreman to support our Arlington, VA location. Our Shop Foreman directly supervises the mechanics, service employees and other maintenance personnel, monitors outside contract laborers; schedules the repairs and maintenance of a wide variety of electric and diesel-powered equipment; ensures an environment that meets safety and regulatory requirements and monitors all daily contractual maintenance obligations.

• Minimum $45.00 hourly - maximum $46.31 hourly

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

• 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.
• Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment.
• 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.
• Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs when necessary.
• 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.
• Decide which coaches to pull/swap out and relay this information to operations at least 8 hours before.
• Lists and schedules coaches for PMI’s and other work and communicates this information with operations.
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred
• 7 years+ experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of heavy-duty automotive and transit equipment
• 3 years+ of supervisory experience
• Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles
• Familiarity with laws & regulations associated with the safe operation of maintenance facilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended…