• Shop Manager

    First Student (San Fernando, CA)


    First for a reason:

    At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

     

    First Student is hiring a Shop Manager serving the Burbank, LACOE, and Tumbleweed School District!

     

    We're looking for a hands-on **Shop Manager** to oversee day-to-day fleet maintenance operations and lead a team of skilled technicians. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-impact environment, values continuous improvement, and is passionate about vehicle diagnostics and team development.

     

    As a Shop Manager, you'll be responsible for supervising maintenance activities for our fleet of busses. You’ll work closely with regional leadership to ensure compliance, efficiency, and performance goals are met—all while playing a key part in developing talent and driving operational excellence.

     

    **Annual Salary:** $80,000 - $85,000 annually + $.25/hr ASE bonus

    Responsibilities:

    Lead and schedule fleet maintenance operations; oversee diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance

     

    Hire, train, develop, and evaluate technician staff; manage performance, discipline, and team dynamics

     

    Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations

     

    Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, vendor invoices, and repair orders

     

    Partner with dispatch and operations teams to ensure vehicle availability and service coordination

     

    Order parts, fuel, and subcontract repair work as needed

     

    Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency-enhancing initiatives

     

    Perform hands-on mechanical work as needed

    Requirements:

    5+ years of mechanical supervisory experience** **(fleet or diesel preferred)

     

    Strong diagnostic skills, especially in** **alternative fuel systems (propane a plus)

     

    ASE certifications highly preferred

     

    Solid communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

     

    Must hold a** **valid CDL with required endorsements

     

    Comfortable working in physically demanding shop environments (lifting up to 50 lbs, working under vehicles, etc.)

     

    Proficiency in basic computer systems for maintenance tracking

     

    Why Join First Student?

     

    Competitive Benefits

     

    Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and vacation, and support for physical and mental well-being.

    Career Growth Opportunities

    We believe in promoting from within. With operations across North America, First Student offers long-term career development and advancement potential.

     

    Extensive Training & Support

     

    Ongoing training in safety procedures, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.

     

    Inclusive Culture

     

    We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone is respected and valued.

     

    Community Impact

     

    Make a meaningful difference by supporting school districts and families in your local area.

     

    Take the next step in your career—apply today to become a Shop Manager with First Student.

     

    _In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis._

     

    _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request_ _https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf_ _._