{"id":4020771,"url":"https://alion.io/job/first-student-shop-manager-5","title":"Shop Manager","company":{"id":1861742,"name":"First Student","domain":"firststudentinc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/firststudentinc-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":83,"open_postings":185,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.676,"repost_share":0.005,"time_to_fill_p50_days":33,"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New Britain, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":85000,"max":95000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":95000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-10T14:59:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-10","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T14:59:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Now Hiring: Shop Manager - New Britain, CT\nSupporting: New Britain Consolidated School District\nSalary: $85,000-$95,000 annually, based on skills and experience\nSchedule: Monday-Friday | Nine-hour workday; start and end times vary based on operational needs\nFleet: 240+ vehicles\nTeam: Nine technicians\nLead the shop. Develop your team. Keep the fleet ready.\nFirst Student is hiring a Shop Manager in New Britain, CT, to oversee maintenance operations supporting New Britain Consolidated School District.\nYou’ll lead a team of nine technicians maintaining a diverse fleet of more than 240 vehicles, including Thomas C2 school buses, GM and Ford 4500s, Dodge minivans, and Ford Transits.\nThis is a hands-on leadership position. You’ll set maintenance priorities, develop technicians, manage shop performance and expenses, and work closely with location leadership and dispatch to keep vehicles safe and available for service.\nWhy Join First Student?\n $85,000-$95,000 annual salary, based on skills and experience\nFull-time, Monday-Friday schedule\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\n401(k) retirement savings plan\nPaid holidays and paid time off\nCompany-paid CDL training\nASE certification program with training, testing, and bonus opportunities\nAccess to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™ *\nSalt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards\nOpportunities to grow within maintenance leadership and operations\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead and develop the maintenance team\nDirect daily work assignments and balance preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.\nHire, train, coach, and evaluate shop employees.\nHandle performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints, and grievances.\nManage compensation decisions within company policies and approval requirements.\nEnsure technicians have the training, equipment, and direction needed to work safely and effectively.\nPerform hands-on maintenance and assist with troubleshooting as needed.\nManage fleet readiness and shop performance\nSchedule and oversee maintenance for a fleet of 240+ vehicles.\nCommunicate vehicle availability and repair priorities with dispatch and operations.\nReview repair orders for accuracy, completeness, and repair quality.\nCoordinate parts purchasing and outside repair services as needed.\nIdentify and implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.\nOversee vehicle fueling and coordinate building and grounds services as needed.\nMaintain safety, compliance, and financial accountability\nEnsure maintenance activities meet company policies and applicable state and federal requirements.\nMaintain safe working conditions throughout the shop.\nKeep the Location Manager and regional maintenance leadership informed of fleet condition, maintenance performance, and budget needs.\nMonitor expenses and review budget variances.\nReview, code, or approve accounts payable documents within assigned authority.\nComplete special projects and other assigned responsibilities.\nWhat You’ll Need\nAt least five years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.\nStrong leadership skills and the ability to organize work, develop employees, and address performance concerns.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nComputer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.\nValid driver’s license and willingness to obtain a CDL while employed; company-paid training is provided.\nWillingness to participate in the ASE certification program.\nExperience repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment is preferred.\nWork Environment and Physical Requirements\nThis position involves both shop leadership and hands-on maintenance work. Duties may require lifting 20-50 pounds, crouching, and working beneath vehicles while lying on a mechanic’s dolly. The maintenance shop environment includes exposure to dust, dirt, and grease.\nApply Today\nBring your mechanical and supervisory experience to First Student in New Britain. Lead a team of nine technicians and help keep the fleet serving local students safe, reliable, and ready for the road.\nFirst Student is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.\nLanguage Requirement\nThis role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.\n\nFirst for a reason:\nAt 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. 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