Automotive Equipment Technician Supervisor (Internal Opportunity Only)

City of Bremerton•Bremerton, WA

About The Position

Under general direction, performs skilled mechanical, diagnostic, preventive maintenance, repair, and fabrication work on a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment. Coordinates, assigns, and reviews the work of Automotive Equipment Technicians; provides technical direction and training; and assists the Fleet Manager with shop operations, equipment acquisition, budgeting, inventory, vendor coordination, and the disposal of surplus equipment. Acts on behalf of the Fleet Manager when assigned or in the Fleet Manager’s absence. This is a promotional recruitment open only to current City of Bremerton employees. The City anticipates filling the position on or about March 1, 2027. The stated salary includes longevity pay, earned at 1% after five years and increasing to a maximum of 4% after 20 years. A 3.8% cost-of-living increase has been approved for 2027.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a recognized automotive machinist apprenticeship or ASE Master Mechanic certification program.
Five years of progressively responsible experience repairing, overhauling, and maintaining a variety of vehicles and power-driven equipment, including experience in one or more specialty areas. Equivalent combinations of education, training, certification, and directly related experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used to diagnose, overhaul, repair, and maintain heavy-duty and construction equipment, passenger vehicles, emergency apparatus, and small-engine equipment.
Knowledge of vehicle and equipment systems, including engines, chassis and body components, ignition, electrical, cooling, fuel injection, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, brakes, transmissions, suspension, and computer-controlled systems.
Knowledge of equipment modification, rebuilding, welding, fabrication, shop safety, occupational hazards, applicable health and safety requirements, and parts, work-order, inventory, purchasing, and maintenance-record systems.
Ability to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, brake, transmission, and computer-control problems and to repair, overhaul, service, modify, and maintain a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
Skill in safely and efficiently using shop tools, welding and fabrication equipment, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments.
Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and review automotive technicians’ work; provide work direction, technical guidance, and training; and maintain accurate repair, parts, labor, inventory, and service records.
Ability to use standard computer applications and electronic maintenance or work-order systems.
Ability to read and interpret service manuals, technical specifications, work orders, parts information, and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally orally and in writing with employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and management.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, meet schedules and time constraints, adjust priorities as operational needs change, and exercise sound judgment in diagnosing problems and determining repair methods.
Ability to design, modify, and install hydraulic systems and other specialized equipment accessories; work independently and collaboratively; maintain effective working relationships; and promote and follow safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain heavy, construction, emergency, passenger, and other City vehicles and equipment, including engines, electrical and computer-control systems, brakes, hydraulics, transmissions, clutches, suspension systems, and related components.
Perform welding, fabrication, equipment modification, and related vehicle and equipment repairs.
Coordinate daily shop activities; assign and prioritize work; provide technical direction and supervision to Automotive Equipment Technicians; and review completed work for quality, safety, and timeliness.
Identify staff training needs and provide or coordinate technical and safety training; provide input and recommendations regarding employee performance and development.
Coordinate parts and supply requisitioning, purchasing, and inventory control; maintain accurate records of labor, materials, parts, repairs, and work performed.
Communicate with City departments, equipment operators, supervisors, and management about equipment condition, repairs, repair methods, estimated downtime, and equipment specifications.
Research parts, products, equipment, and repair options; meet with vendors to evaluate products and services and obtain competitive pricing and service.
Assist the Fleet Manager with new vehicle and equipment planning and acquisition, budgetary needs, equipment specifications, and surplus equipment disposal.
Road-test vehicles and equipment after repair or service, as appropriate, to verify safe and proper operation.
Act in the Fleet Manager’s absence when assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform related duties as assigned and required.