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.

Transdev is proud to offer:

Competitive compensation package of 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 forDOT 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 atleast 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…