Assistant Shop Foreman Job Mobile area,Alabama USA,Transportation

Job Title – Assistant Shop Foreman

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Transportation Coordinator, Transportation Supervisor, Fleet Manager, Shop Manager

Supervises: Mechanics, tire technicians, body technicians, parts technicians, utility workers, and other assigned transportation personnel

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Goal:

To provide excellent vehicle maintenance services for all Baldwin County School System buses and other vehicles to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students and employees.
To assist transportation personnel in the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of transportation problems or unsafe conditions.
To assist Shop Manger with the effective management of school system vehicles, fiscal and material resources, and transportation personnel.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Maintain a current Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). as required by Board Policy.

Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver certificate and commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Ability to obtain Alabama School Bus Mechanic certification.

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including no DUI convictions.

Possess successful drug screening results and be subject to and pass subsequent drug screening tests.

Competent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to demonstrate leadership, supervision, and decision‑making skills.

Ability to operate and maintain needed tools and diagnostic equipment.

Ability to diagnose mechanical problems, to implement preventive maintenance programs, and to follow safety and recommended rules for efficient shop operations.

Ability to follow safety and recommended rules for efficient shop operations.

Ability to utilize transportation, routing, GPS tracking software, and other applicable technology.

Physical strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force.

Ability, agility and stamina to engage in prolonged sitting or standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching.

Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors year‑round in noisy, crowded environments, and inclement weather.

Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Such alternatives qualifications as listed as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

Monitors monthly safety inspection on buses as required by the State of Alabama.

Assist Shop Manger with assigning schedules and supervises work of mechanics, tire technicians, body technicians, parts technicians, transportation assistants, and other assigned transportation personnel.

Assist Shop Manger with evaluates performance of transportation shop personnel as assigned.

Assist Shop Manger with maintenance on all vehicles and equipment owned by the Baldwin County Board of Education. Coordinates warranty issues as needed for all vehicles owned by the Baldwin County Board of Education.

Assist Shop Manger with the organization of maintenance records for all vehicles owned by the school system.

Investigates all accidents involving Baldwin County Board of Education vehicles and subsequent claims and reports resulting from accidents.

Assist Shop Manger and Parts Tech with purchasing parts and equipment for the repair of buses, vehicles, and lawn equipment owned by the school system.

Assists with fiscal management and inventory control of parts, equipment, tires, materials, supplies, fuel, and oil purchased…