Lead School Bus Mechanic​/Shop Supervisor

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School District 622 - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale

Lead School Bus Mechanic / Shop Supervisor

• Position Type:
  Non Unit Professional
• Date Posted: 9/4/2026
• Location:
  
  Bus Garage

Position:
Lead School Bus Mechanic & Shop Supervisor
Department: Transportation
Start Date: Immediately
Pay: $37.00- $44.00 DOQ
Benefits:Health, Vision, Life, Disability, Legal and Dental Insurance;
Vacation and Sick Time Off per the Non Unit Contract

Position Summary:

The Lead School Bus Mechanic & Shop Superviso
r is responsible for leading daily maintenance operations within the fleet shop. This role oversees school bus mechanics, assigns work, ensures quality repairs, and helps keep vehicles safe, compliant, and on the road. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong mechanical expertise and the ability to guide a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of school bus mechanics
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Assign daily work orders and prioritize repairs based on operational needs
• Perform diagnostics and assist with complex mechanical issues
• Ensure all maintenance and repairs meet safety and regulatory standards
• Conduct quality checks on completed work
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Monitor shop productivity and workflow efficiency
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized shop
• Communicate with operations/transportation team regarding vehicle status
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Strong leadership and team coordination
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and quality
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of DOT inspections and safety standards
• Make informed decisions quickly and safely, even with minimal supervision.
• Problem Solving:
  Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both on an independent basis and on a team. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the Company and build community relationships.
• Oral Communication:
  Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct effective meetings.
• Written Communication:
  Strong writing skills using good spelling, punctuation, grammar; detail-oriented in editing written documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively; and ability to accurately interpret and communicate written information.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure the timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.
• Quality:
  Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability:
  Able to quickly adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive manner.
• Dependability:
  Demonstrated ability to consistently be at work and on time as scheduled, follow instructions, respond to management…