SHOP FOREMAN – SCHOOL BUS Position Available In Ashe, North Carolina

SHOP FOREMAN – SCHOOL BUS


Salary $59,598.00 – $80,457.00 Annually Location Ashland, VA Job Type Full-time Job Number 202500109 Department General Services – Fleet Division Opening Date 05/05/2025 Closing Date Continuous

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Description General Description:

 This is a skilled supervisory position. The incumbent performs complex tasks to supervise and manage staff and is responsible for vehicle maintenance productivity, safety and environmental compliance, and performs routine and complex tasks to repair and maintain public school buses.

Organization:

 The Shop Foreman – School Bus reports to the Fleet Manager and supervises assigned School Bus Technicians.

Essential Functions:

Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork.
Researches technical information concerning vehicle repairs and associated parts and supplies.
Ensures compliance with the applicable Safety and Environmental requirements for the Department.
Develops and administers technician work schedules to meet workload demands in an efficient manner, to include covering emergency call outs.
Monitors vehicle maintenance productivity.
Reviews vehicle maintenance work orders for accuracy and completeness
Diagnoses, adjusts, and makes repairs on engines and related components, automatic transmission and transaxle, drive trains and axles, suspension and steering systems, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating systems, and engine performance.
Performs computerized drivability diagnostics, repairs, tests, and adjustments on engine and emission systems to manufacturer’s specifications.
Services all types of bus systems and components to include mobility chair lifts and other related equipment. Performs tire repair, balancing, and change out services in addition to lubrication and other routine work. Rebuilds mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
Drives buses and tests systems to ensure proper operation and effectiveness of repair or service work.
Completes related paperwork, such as requisitions and documentation of service provided.
Performs general maintenance work on the tools, equipment, and fleet facilities as required to maintain a safe and efficient fleet operation. Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
Responds after hours and on weekends as assigned.
Performs VA State inspections.
Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Hazards
Chemicals – Some exposure associated with automotive service shop environment.
Environment
Office, with significant time spent in automotive service shop environment.
Physical Effort
Routine lifting up to 25 pounds.

FLSA Non-Exempt Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Must have expert knowledge of school bus/medium diesel truck repair operations, including safety and environmental regulations. Must be able to work independently and have good communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and County staff, and vendors. Ability to operate power/hand tools and computerized equipment. Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Education, Experience and Training:

 Associate’s degree in diesel technology or equivalent with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in automotive repair operation, including two (2) years in a supervisory position – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Certifications:

Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P & S endorsement required within one year of start date.
A/C Technician (EPA-approved Section 609) required within one year of start date.
VA State Inspector’s License required within one year of start date.
ASE School Bus Tests (S Series) preferred.

Special Conditions:

Criminal Records Check to include fingerprinting.
Twelve-month probationary period
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License
Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Breath Alcohol Testing and repeated in accordance with policy thereafter.
Must wear uniform to include safety equipment.
Work beyond normal work schedule. •

Position Established:

March 2025• Employer
Hanover County Government
Address
7515 Library Drive Hanover, Virginia, 23069
Phone
804-365-6075 Website
http://www.hanovercounty.gov