Mechanic Supervisor

Travis County•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs supervisory work, services and some repair work on light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Oversees and manages the yearly, monthly and daily operations of the vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair shops and staff performing scheduled maintenance work and unscheduled maintenance repairs. Plans, schedules, coordinates and prioritizes work, tracks production schedules and materials and resources consumed, and monitors program processes for efficiency. Evaluates and inspects projects and recommends and implements program and process changes, as required. Develops and submits program and project reports to management within appropriate time frames. Performs all work in compliance with established work schedules, methods and safety procedures and practices. This classification is distinguished by the scope of supervisory work and additional lead and technical experience being performed. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

Associate’s degree AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible fleet maintenance and repair experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or management experience; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
State Inspector’s License or within sixty (60) days of date of hire.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one (1) year of date of hire.
Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials and tools used in repairing light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines; and, applicable automotive/ equipment standards and procedures.
Knowledge of Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Skill in operating and using tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in motor vehicle fleet maintenance, and light and heavy-duty equipment.
Skill in applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
Skill in working with others, including on a team.
Skill in explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
Skill in calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
Skill in diagnosing problem to repair or replace.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
Ability to supervise and train the work of staff.
Ability to understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
Ability to prepare and maintain work records and reports.
Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to reason and make judgments and decisions.
Ability to manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following endorsements on the license: Tank Vehicle (T) and Air Brakes (A).
Welding experience.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification and certified in A/C Recycling.

Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, develops, schedules, prioritizes, directs, implements and monitors the daily work activities of subordinates and other staff members performing daily maintenance and customer service program elements.
Manages subordinates and other staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed, work and safety standards are maintained, and schedules are met.
Monitors, inspects and reports on work performance within programs.
Recommends changes based on production analysis and customer service standards tracking.
Counsels employees as necessary to improve performance.
Determines necessity of, implements, reviews and recommends disciplinary action or termination of employees, as required.
May service, inspect, diagnose and perform some repair work on vehicles and equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules or unscheduled repair work.
Conducts quality control checks and tests.
Test drives vehicles and equipment.
Prepares cost estimates for work projects.
Coordinates purchase requests for parts orders.
Controls and manages stock inventory for repair facility.
Maintains records of repairs made, work orders and time worked.
Prepares and evaluates reports and keeps records on types of repairs, costs and materials used.
Communicates and coordinates with County departments, staff, and other public and private entities regarding program operations, project coordination, schedules, work requests, and issues and conflict resolutions.
Serves as technical advisor in fleet maintenance and repairs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.