Fleet Maintenance Manager
Location2889 West Fifth Street, SUITE 104, OXNARD, California 93030-6441 USPhone NumberCategoriesMaintenance Management & SupervisoryReq IDJR1310 Fleet Maintenance Manager (Open)
First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
About the Position
As a Fleet Maintenance Manager with First Student, you will supervise the maintenance and repair of a fleet of school buses. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising technicians and ensuring they are trained on current operating procedures, and that they are properly equipped and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Other major responsibilities as Fleet Maintenance Manager will include:
Schedule and administer fleet maintenance and assists in troubleshooting problems with vehicles and equipment.
Make employment decisions, supervise maintenance staff, delegate the work and handle employee relations
Work closely with the location and region management teams providing maintenance status, vehicle availability, and budget updates. Review financial and budget variances and accounts payable documents.
Ensure a safe environment exists and all maintenance activities are in compliance with State, Federal and Company requirements.
Initiate and implement projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent; Technical training preferred
Valid driver's license
5+ years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience
Industry experience repairing and maintaining automotive and diesel vehicles
Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office
ASE Master certification strongly preferred; must be able to obtain while employed
Subject to a drug test
First for a Reason
Benefits
$85,000 - $95,000 yearly salary
We offer competitive pay and benefits including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation. Employees also have access to discounts on cell phone plans, new cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
Professional Advancement
Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 18-month Aspiring Manager Program prepares future leaders at First Student or First Transit.
Extensive Training
Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
Diversity & Inclusion
Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
Community Service & Impact
Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student, First Transit and First Vehicle Services in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
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 .