Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Pulaski County Schools•Somerset, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing personnel, ensuring timely completion of work orders, and maintaining a safe and efficient workshop environment. The supervisor will also be responsible for training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of tools, equipment and procedures used in the general overhaul, repairs and maintenance of automotive equipment.
Knowledge of principles of internal combustion engines.
Knowledge of basic technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics and fuel systems.
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of complete bus, truck and cab vehicle maintenance operation.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.
Ability to coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other automotive equipment.
Ability to diagnose malfunctions of and make mechanical repairs to a variety of vehicle equipment.
Ability to operate equipment used in repairing or servicing motorized equipment.
Ability to coordinate activities with other maintenance sections.
Ability to supervise, train and evaluate others.
Ability to evaluate quality of work performed by subordinates.
Ability to set priorities, schedule and assign work.
Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
Four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy automotive and power-driven equipment.
Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned personnel.
Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses and other light motorized equipment.
Diagnose diesel internal combustion engine maintenance problems.
Diagnose, supervise and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in buses, automobiles, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel.
Plan, organize and schedule work flow of employees as assigned.
Advise and assist assigned personnel.
Assure timely completion of work.
Maintain records and reports as necessary.
Conduct in-service training programs for employees and equipment suppliers for new techniques in mechanical repairs.
Assist in the selection of 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.
Authorize purchases from local vendors.
Maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment and supplies used in repairing and servicing motorized vehicles.
Monitor tools, tool room equipment, maintenance and safety practices.
Establish and implement prudent shop safety policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.