Bus Maintenance Shop Foreman - TopView Sightseeing

TopView Sightseeing is a New York City-based company offering a variety of sightseeing bus tours. We own and manage the portfolio of brands, including TopView Sightseeing, Event Cruises NYC, Liberty Cruise, Bike Rental Central Park, and Attraction Pass. TopView Sightseeing serves over 500k customers annually, creating unforgettable experiences for New Yorkers and visitors.

TopView Sightseeing is a fast-growing company with significant room for growth; it offers a dynamic, one-of-a-kind work environment and is a workplace filled with enthusiastic, engaged, and supportive co-workers.

Responsibilities: 

• Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses and other light motorized equipment; diagnose diesel internal combustion engine and maintenance problems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, supervise, and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in buses and other gas and diesel-powered automobiles.
• Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; plan, organize and schedule workflow of employees as assigned; advise and assist assigned personnel; ensure timely completion of work
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping of all maintenance shop activities
• Conduct maintenance and safety training for all employees, including newly hired personnel.
• Conduct in-service training programs for employees with equipment suppliers for new techniques in mechanical repairs.
• Assist in selecting new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate; review completed work and provide feedback as necessary.
• Initiate requisition for materials and equipment; maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies utilized in the shop for repairing and servicing motorized vehicles.
• Monitor tools usage, maintenance, and safety practices.
• Enforce prudent shop safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and compliance with company policies and union guidelines (CBA).
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Experience working with union workers is A MUST.
• Perform other duties as required.

• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Electrical systems and electronics with solid troubleshooting techniques A MUST.
• Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the general overhaul, repairs, and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Principles of internal combustion engines, gas, and diesel.
• Understanding of technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics, and fuel systems.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.
• Adherence to state laws and NY state DOT regulations.
• Basic math.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Undergraduate degree a plus but not required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• CDL Class B license required.
• Formal training such as military, ASE certification, and/or 608/609 certificate a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 7 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Supervisory: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL B (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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