First for a reason: **At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.** **Job Description Summary – Manager Shop I** **Position Overview** The **Shop Manager I** is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations at the assigned location. This role provides direct supervision to shop personnel, ensures maintenance activities are performed efficiently and safely, and supports the Location Manager with operational visibility. The manager plays a key role in maintaining the safety and reliability of the fleet, while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. **Key Responsibilities** + Schedule and manage fleet maintenance and repairs. + Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. + Communicate vehicle availability with dispatch and operations teams. + Supervise and support shop staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and discipline. + Collaborate with the Location Manager and regional maintenance leadership on operational status, budgets, and reporting. + Monitor and manage repair orders, parts inventory, and fuel purchases. + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company safety and maintenance standards. + Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. + Oversee training and development of maintenance technicians. + Coordinate facility services (e.g., building upkeep, grounds maintenance). + Complete special projects and perform hands-on maintenance tasks as needed. **Minimum Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred + Valid CDL with required endorsements + 5+ years of supervisory experience in a hands-on mechanical environment + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Basic computer proficiency + Experience with diesel engine and school bus maintenance preferred + Ability to lift 20–50 lbs as needed **Physical Requirements & Work Conditions** + Work is performed in a maintenance shop environment + Frequent physical activity including crouching and working under vehicles + Exposure to dirt, grease, and other typical shop conditions **Disclaimer** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties as necessary. _In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis._ _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. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request_ _https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf_ _._