Manager Shop

Shop Manager

Lead the Shop. Support the Fleet. Keep Students Moving.

First Student is now hiring a Shop Manager in North Hampton, NH!

If you're an experienced maintenance leader who knows how to keep a fleet moving, support technicians, solve problems, and keep safety at the center of everything, this could be a great opportunity for you. As a Shop Manager, you'll oversee maintenance operations across two shops supporting a fleet of approximately 100–110 vehicles, made up primarily of Type C diesel school buses, along with a small number of minivans.

This role is hands-on, leadership-focused, and essential to keeping students safely transported every day.

We offer:

• $85,000 annual salary, based on skills and experience
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Full-time leadership opportunity
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-provided CDL training
• ASE certification program with training, testing, and bonus opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• A stable role with North America's leading student transportation provider

The Shop Manager manages all location maintenance operations and provides direct oversight to shop staff. This role is responsible for ensuring the fleet is safe, available, and properly maintained to support daily transportation service for the surrounding school districts.

The Shop Manager works closely with the Location Manager and Regional Maintenance leadership to provide visibility into vehicle availability, maintenance performance, budget needs, repair status, and overall shop operations.

This position requires someone who can lead people, manage priorities, stay organized, communicate well, and step in to perform hands-on maintenance work when needed.

As a Shop Manager, you will:

• Schedule and administer fleet maintenance
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues
• Communicate vehicle availability to dispatch and operations teams
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance performance across the location
• Directly supervise maintenance employees
• Support hiring, training, development, performance management, and employee accountability
• Partner with the Location Manager and Regional Maintenance leadership on shop status, maintenance needs, and budget requirements
• Review repair orders and maintenance documentation
• Review budget variances and approve maintenance-related expenses as needed
• Order parts, fuel, and subcontracted repair work when appropriate
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, company, and safety requirements
• Maintain a safe shop environment
• Ensure technicians are trained, properly equipped, and prepared to complete work safely and efficiently
• Help improve shop efficiency and reduce operating costs
• Supervise bus fueling
• Arrange building and grounds services as needed
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Perform hands-on maintenance work when required

This location supports:

• 2 shops
• Approximately 100–110 vehicles
• Fleet is approximately 95% Type C diesel school buses
• Approximately 5% minivans
• Service area includes Hampton, Seabrook, Greenland, Rye, Exeter, Newmarket, and Epping

We're looking for a maintenance leader who is experienced, organized, safety-focused, and comfortable leading a shop in a fast-paced transportation environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong hands-on mechanical experience
• Prior supervisory or shop leadership experience
• Experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines
• School bus or heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop technicians
• Strong communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to manage repair priorities, vehicle availability, and maintenance documentation
• A safety-first mindset

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to obtain a CDL while employed — we provide training
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program — training, testing, and bonuses provided
• Ability to lift approximately 20–50 lbs
• Good written and verbal communication…