Shop Foreman

The Shop Foreman is responsible for maintaining maintenance department standards set by the Maintenance Manager. This role involves leading the maintenance facility, distributing, assisting, and monitoring work assignments to ensure a constant workflow in a clean and safe environment. Input is encouraged to improve operations, but changes must be approved by the Maintenance Director. After six months of training, you will have after-hour on-call responsibilities for 1-2 nights per week and eventually a weekend rotation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the daily operations of the maintenance facility in Port Arthur, TX.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Lead a team of maintenance personnel, distributing work assignments, providing technical assistance, and monitoring progress.
• Supervise and inspect the work of other mechanics to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Maintain a constant workflow in a clean and safe environment.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks on company vehicles.
• Train staff on proper maintenance procedures.
• Facilitate communication between the maintenance and operations departments.
• Manage after-hour on-call responsibilities for 1-2 nights per week and a weekend rotation after the initial training period.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain vehicle reliability and safety.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for maintenance personnel.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and manage competing demands.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to job assignments and company goals.
• Respond flexibly to dynamic demands and changes in the work environment.
• Support the overall mission of Hotard Shuttle by ensuring operational excellence and safety standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be available for on-call rotation at least two weekends per month.
• Possess current CDL with proper qualifications and a DOT-approved medical card, recommended
• Participate in daily duties to support vehicle and property maintenance.
• Resolve customer issues as needed.

Job Skills and Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma/ GED

Required Experience:

• 1 year of Diesel Engine Maintenance/ 3 yrs Management experience
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of the Motor Coach industry and/or transportation industry
• Experience in group travel or tourism

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly: $35 - $45 per/hour (Based on experience)
• Paid Weekly
• This position offers a flexible schedule: 4 nights on, 3 days off (Overtime available if wanted!!)
• Referral Bonus Plan
• Paid training
• Medical- Great rate at only $27.23 per pay period for EE Only Coverage!
• Health Insurance (Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/ LTD
• Life Insurance $25,000 Policy
• 6 paid Holidays
• 401K retirement plan with dollar for dollar match up to 4% (Vested Immediately)

About Hotard Shuttle:

With over 80 years of experience, Hotard Coaches has been proudly serving Louisiana since 1935. Founded by the Hotard family, we've built our reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service and a superior passenger experience. As Louisiana's leading provider of group transportation, we understand our clients have choices, but it's our people who make the difference and keep them coming back. At Hotard, we foster a strong team environment from the CEO to every employee, working together to achieve shared goals. We believe our employees are our greatest assets and ensure they have the resources to thrive. Open communication and feedback are embedded in our culture—our open-door policy is a commitment, not just a phrase. Whether it’s family reunions, football games, conventions, or casino trips, our clients trust us to deliver, and we trust our team to make it happen. If you are dedicated to getting things right and committed to providing courteous service, join Hotard Coaches and discover how far you can go.

We are also deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified individuals are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. At Hotard Coaches, we celebrate diversity in all forms and are dedicated to fostering an environment where every employee feels included and valued. This commitment extends to our partners and the communities we serve. We are continuously learning, growing, and evolving to uphold these values, ensuring a collaborative culture that attracts top talent and turns customer feedback into meaningful action. Our inclusive, welcoming environment makes Hotard Coaches a great place to work, where shared values and diversity drive our success.

About Our Company:

Hotard Shuttle is part of the All Aboard America! Holdings (AAAHI) network, the 4th largest motorcoach company in the US, with a presence from California to the Gulf Coast. We are dedicated to providing premier passenger transportation services to a wide range of services for universities, high schools, and pro sports teams. Our humble roots have taught us that anything is possible if we collaborate, think strategically, challenge prevailing assumptions, make no excuses, never give in against the odds, and embrace a strong work ethic with unwavering integrity, and an unabashed desire to be great.

At Hotard Shuttle, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to improve on these principles. Our collaborative culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!