School Bus Maintenance Manager

Company Description: Consolidated Bus Transit is New York City's premier school bus company.
We've been in the student transportation industry for over fifty years.
We provide courteous, reliable, and safe transportation services throughout the New York City area.
At CBT, we consider every rider, employee, and community a valuable part of our family.
Our staff truly changes the transportation industry.
Job Description: Consolidated Bus is hiring an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team! We're seeking an individual who takes pride in practicing to ensure our team performs preventative maintenance within the state and federal guidelines, knowing that healthy vehicles last longer when they perform at their best.
CBT is looking for an applicant knowledgeable in vehicle mechanics who can troubleshoot diesel and gasoline engines when issues of any severity arise.
Job responsibilities include, but are limited to: Follows and administers a comprehensive maintenance program for the school bus fleet.
Schedules and coordinates routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding school bus maintenance and safety.
Supervises and trains a team of mechanics and maintenance personnel.
Assigns work orders, sets priorities, and monitors progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to employees.
Recruits and hire new maintenance personnel as needed.
Develops and manages the maintenance budget, including forecasting and controlling costs.
Maintains accurate records of all maintenance activities, expenses, and inventory.
Monitors and controls inventory levels of parts and supplies to support efficient operations.
Establish and enforce quality control standards for maintenance and repair work.
Monitors compliance with safety regulations and implements corrective actions as necessary.
Conducts regular inspections of buses to identify any safety or maintenance concerns.
Coordinates with external vendors and suppliers for parts, equipment, and services.
Maintains accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, including work orders, inspections, and maintenance schedules.
Generates reports on maintenance metrics, budget utilization, and fleet performance.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training preferred.
Proven experience (3-5 years) in maintenance management, preferably in a school bus or transportation setting.
Strong knowledge of school bus maintenance practices, safety regulations, and industry standards.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team.
Proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other software applications.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Commuter Benefit program 401K Retirement Benefits PTO Days Compensation is between $80,000 to $100,000 based on qualifications and experience.
*Veterans are Encouraged to Apply! Location 2350 Hermany Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 This position is 100% on-site, remote work is not available for this position.