Mechanic Supervisor

City of Greenville•Greenville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, supervises assigned subordinates and performs difficult mechanical work in repairing and maintaining automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, heavy field equipment, and transit buses; ensures quality control. FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Requirements

High school diploma or GED supplemented by advanced specialized training in the field of work
Five (5) years related work experience
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures in repairing, overhauling, and maintaining gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, and hybrid automobiles, trucks, and complex heavy equipment
Knowledge of routine administrative practices and procedures
Skill in directing a progressive program of vehicle preventive maintenance
Skill in operating complex diagnostic and test equipment and utilize data to determine mechanical defects
Ability to direct the work of others
Ability to oversee and inspect the work of subordinate mechanic personnel
Ability to lay out, plan, and perform repair tasks of a relatively difficult and complex nature
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and vendors
Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or the ability to obtain within one year of employment
N.C. Vehicle Inspector Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

prior supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises mechanics, auto service worker, and other assigned personnel
Opens and assigns work orders
Performs highly specialized automotive repair work including rebuilding transmissions and other complex components and assemblies
Supervises the repair duties of subordinate repair personnel
Performs complex mechanical work in repairing and overhauling chassis units, including engines, brake systems, radiators, and other systems
Directs and leads a preventive maintenance program for City vehicles and motorized equipment
Operates complex diagnostic and test equipment in detecting mechanical defects in automotive equipment
Performs or supervises difficult welding functions
Expedites shop work orders and performs routine administrative duties to ensure that applicable costs factors are allocated properly
Completes reports on repair functions
Conducts road tests on completed repair work
Determines repair or replacement of defective units or related parts
Serves as Fleet Superintendent in his/her absence
Conducts state required inspections
Performs quality control checks and inspections
Tracks and maintains recalls
Performs other related duties as assigned