Mechanic Supervisor

Job Title

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.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second in a series of two equipment mechanic-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. 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.

Duties and 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

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.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

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.

Preferred:

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.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, equipment, materials and tools used in repairing light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines; and, applicable automotive/ equipment standards and procedures.
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• 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.
• Applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Working with others, including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
• Diagnosing problem to repair or replace.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Supervise and train the work of staff.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, driving, handling, use of vision, depth perception, reaching, forceful gripping, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with exhaust fumes, volatile chemicals and hazardous substances. Subject to contact with dangerous machinery, noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation, tools or machinery, indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Department: TNR (Transportation & Natural Resources)

Location: Heavy ESC-6011, Blue Bluff Road, Austin, Texas 78724

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

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This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.