Job Title: Shop Supervisor

Reports to: Director for Transportation Services

Dept.: Transportation Services

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale: TD 6

Calendar:  240 Days

Primary Purpose: Responsible for on-site leadership of vehicle repair and maintenance. Perform major mechanical repairs with no supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of all district vehicles. Manage all aspects of the fleet repair shop; including but not limited to: personnel, procurement, scheduling, maintenance of both yellow and white fleet vehicles. Serve as a key liaison between the transportation services department and external vendors to support fleet operations.

Qualifications:  Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsement
• Certified Texas vehicle safety inspector
• Completion of a technical or vocational program in automotive or diesel technology preferred
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in medium/heavy trucks preferred
• Successful completion of state mandated school bus driver training and certification program or ability to obtain upon hire 

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair (school bus or fleet experience preferred)
• Minimum of two years experience in leadership or supervisory role preferred
• Experience with fleet management software and diagnostic tools preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of automotive mechanics and maintenance
• Extensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently
• Ability to access, read, and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance inspection rules, procedure manuals, and vehicle service manuals
• Ability to direct and supervise personnel
• Ability to pass Texas Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to access and use service materials
• Ability to operate bus
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Process and prioritize vehicle repair work orders. Evaluate and recommend all repairs and calculate cost estimates. Arrange for outside repairs when work cannot be performed in the shop
2. Supervise and coordinate work of transportation mechanic(s). Oversee completion of work and inspect completed work for quality.
3. Develop and enforce a preventive maintenance and care schedules to ensure vehicle safety and efficiency
4.  Consult with other mechanics to help resolve repair problems and help train mechanics and mechanic assistants.
5. Perform major and minor mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections on all district vehicles in a timely and efficient manner and without supervision. Maintain accurate, up–to-date preventative maintenance records.
6. Generate reports on fleet condition, maintenance schedules, and repair costs to support operational planning.
7. Rebuild, replace, or repair vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, electrical assemblies, and accessories.

Supervision and Leadership

1. Recruit, train and supervise shop personnel
2. Assign daily tasks, prioritize repairs, and monitor workflow to maintain efficiency and minimize vehicle downtime. 
3. Conduct regular performance evaluations for shop staff, providing feedback and professional development opportunities. 

Safety

1. Perform state safety inspections for all district vehicles
2.  Promote and enforce workplace safety standards, ensuring a clean and hazard-free work environment
3. Ensure shop, equipment, and tools are kept in safe operating condition.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to Director for Transportation Services.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

1. Conduct annual inventory of equipment and supplies. Recommend replacement of equipment when needed. 
2. Assist in compiling department budget.
3. Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors for parts, equipment, and specialized repairs.
4. Provide input on vehicle replacement schedules based on maintenance history and lifecycle costs.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. 
6. Operate bus and vehicles as needed.
7. Drive a school bus route as required by the Transportation Services Department
8. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead Transportation Mechanic. Other supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Director for Transportation Services.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; computer and peripherals; school bus and district vehicles.

Posture: Frequent standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking; frequent climbing, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; work must be performed on-site.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además,  el  distrito  escolar  no  discrimina  a  ningún  empleado  o  candidato  a  empleo  que  actúe  oponiéndose  a  ese  tipo  de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada co n alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.