Mechanic Supervisor

Job Summary

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

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED supplemented by advanced specialized training in the field of work; and Five (5) years related work experience; prior supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures in repairing, overhauling, and maintaining gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, and hybrid automobiles, trucks, and complex heavy equipment; routine administrative practices and procedures. Skill in directing a progressive program of vehicle preventive maintenance; operating complex diagnostic and test equipment and utilize data to determine mechanical defects Ability to direct the work of others; oversee and inspect the work of subordinate mechanic personnel; lay out, plan, and perform repair tasks of a relatively difficult and complex nature; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; perform work requiring good physical condition; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and vendors.

Special Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.