Shop Supervisor

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Competitive Compensation package $70,000 - $82,000 yearly salary. 

• Duties include PMs and preparing buses for DOT inspections.  
• Supervises mechanics, investigates, provides information, and makes / administers decisions concerning employee discipline.  
• Daily review of the subsequent follow-up on all abnormal issues.  
• Evaluates the performance of both new and current employees.  
• Facilitates and schedules training of both new and current employees.  
• Works with Human Resources by participating in interview panels for maintenance positions.  
• Monitors the budget at a sectional level.    
• Assisting with scheduling outside contract labor for special projects and monitoring the laborers' performance.  
• Conducts daily safety/shift turnover meetings with both mechanics and supervisors on duty.  
• Works with facility maintenance to communicate issues relevant to a safe and pleasant work environment.  
• Schedules major and minor repairs.  
• Creates work orders for repairs to coaches, reviews past work orders for repairs to coaches, and reviews and closes current work orders.  
• Assigns work to mechanics based on the work required and the mechanic's qualifications.  
• Makes on-the-spot decisions regarding repairs and, at times, makes on-the-spot repairs when necessary.  
• Communicates with mechanics on diagnosis and procedures for repair and assists with technical questions.  
• Monitors tracking sheets generated by management to ensure repairs are completed promptly.  
• Monitors the work of both internal employees and vendors for quality and quantity.  
• Works with Parts personnel to obtain the correct replacement parts.  
• Decide which coaches to pull/swap out and relay this information to operations at least 8 hours before.  
• Lists and schedules coaches for PMI’s and other work and communicates this information with operations.  
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned  

• Requires five (5) years of progressive mechanical experience to include hands-on diesel mechanic experience, of which a minimum of 2 years must be in a supervisory or lead role.  
• An associate degree in management, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, but not required or an amount of experience equivalent to an associate degree.  
• High School Diploma or GED and valid Colorado driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement required.  
• Must have forklift certification.  
• Ability to obtain ASE Master Transit Bus Certification 
• Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.  
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and deal with time pressures and be able to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.  
• Must have a current working knowledge of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty transportation vehicles, including transmissions, engines, brakes, and climate control units.  
• Must have strong organization and have basic math skills for tracking trends and for report writing.  
• This ability to handle crisis/conflict is required.  

Physical Requirements:

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions.
• Work outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Sit/Stand for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
• Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.jobs@transdev.com

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S)
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.