Salary:

$84,000/Yr

Job type:

Full Time

Resume required:

Yes

Street Address:

111 Brookfield Rd Charlton, MA 01588 United States of America

Posted date:

2026-04-06

Full job description:

Now Hiring: Shop Manager (Maintenance Manager) - Charlton, MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Salary: $84,000 annually

First Student is looking for a strong, hands-on Shop Manager to lead maintenance operations at our Charlton, MA location, supporting routes in Dudley, Charlton, and Uxbridge. If you're an experienced diesel professional who enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and keeping a fleet running safely and efficiently-this is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role.

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive salary of $84,000 annually

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule - no weekend grind

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Employee discounts through Perk Spot

• Real career growth opportunities across North America

• Stable company with a strong safety-first culture

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all day-to-day maintenance operations for the location

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of technicians

• Ensure the fleet is safe, compliant, and road-ready every day

• Coordinate closely with dispatch and operations to keep service running smoothly

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support technicians as needed

• Review repair orders, manage parts and vendor relationships

• Monitor maintenance performance, costs, and efficiency

• Drive improvements that reduce downtime and operating expenses

• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and company safety standards

• Step in and perform hands-on mechanical work when needed

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of diesel/heavy-duty mechanical experience, including leadership

• Strong background working on buses or heavy-duty vehicles

• Experience leading teams, managing performance, and developing employees

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make real-time decisions

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Comfortable using maintenance systems and basic computer programs

• CDL with appropriate endorsements (or willingness to obtain)

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)

Work Environment

• Hands-on shop environment with real operational impact

• Physical work required, including lifting, bending, and working under vehicles

• Exposure to typical shop conditions (dust, grease, noise)

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, 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 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.

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.

Job reference:

JR13212