Shop Manager

First Student is now hiring a Shop Manager in Lockport, IL!

The Shop Manager manages all location maintenance operations and provides shop staff oversight. Directly supervises shop staff and provides maintenance operational visibility to the Location Manager. Assumes primary responsibility for managing efficient maintenance performance of the location and ensures safe working conditions of fleet supporting the surrounding School District.

• Annual Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 based on skills and experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, full‑time shift 6:00am-3:30pm
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO

• Schedules and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment, and 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 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, and approve account payable documents.
• Ensures compliance on a day‑to‑day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements, ensuring 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 reduce operating costs.
• Ensures that maintenance technicians are trained on current operating procedures, properly equipped, and motivated so the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Supervises bus fueling and may arrange services for building and ground keeping.
• Completes special projects as assigned and performs hands‑on work activities.

• 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 – training provided

• 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 preferred

• 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.

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.