Bus Maintenance Shop Foreman

Full Time
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Posted
Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses

and other light motorized equipment; diagnose diesel internal combustion engine

maintenance problems.

-Troubleshoot, diagnose, supervise, and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of

mechanical defects in buses and other gas and diesel-powered automobiles.

-Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; plan, organize

and schedule workflow of employees as assigned; advise and assist assigned

personnel; ensure timely completion of work.

-Maintain accurate recordkeeping of all maintenance shop activities

-Conduct maintenance and safety training for all employees, including newly hired personnel.

-Conduct in-service training programs for employees with equipment suppliers for

new techniques in mechanical repairs.

-Assist in selecting new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate; review completed work and provide feedback as necessary.

-Initiate requisition for materials and equipment; maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies utilized in the shop for repairing and servicing motorized vehicles.

-Monitor tools usage, maintenance, and safety practices.

-Enforce prudent shop safety policies and procedures.

-Maintain regular attendance and compliance with company policies and union guidelines (CBA).

-Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

-Experience working with union workers is A MUST.

-Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

-Electrical systems and electronics with solid troubleshooting techniques A MUST.

-Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the general overhaul, repairs, and

maintenance of automotive equipment.

-Principles of internal combustion engines, gas, and diesel.

-Understanding of technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics, and fuel systems.

-Record-keeping techniques.

-Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

-Technical aspects of the field of specialty.

-Adherence to state laws and NY state DOT regulations.

-Basic math.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-High school diploma or G.E.D.

-Undergraduate degree a plus but not required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

-CDL Class B license required.

-Formal training such as military, ASE certification, and/or 608/609 certificate a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience level:

  • 7 years

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ridgewood, NY 11385: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Supervisory: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • CDL B (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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