Automotive Equipment Technician Supervisor; Internal

The salary indicated above includes longevity (1% earned after five years and increases to a maximum of 4% after 20 years). Additionally, a 3.8% cost of living increase has been approved for 2027.

Under general direction, performs skilled mechanical, diagnostic, preventive maintenance, repair, and fabrication work on a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment. Coordinates, assigns, and reviews the work of Automotive Equipment Technicians; provides technical direction and training; and assists the Fleet Manager with shop operations, equipment acquisition, budgeting, inventory, vendor coordination, and the disposal of surplus equipment. Acts on behalf of the Fleet Manager when assigned or in the Fleet Manager’s absence.

(Note – this list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)

• Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain heavy equipment, construction equipment, emergency vehicles, passenger vehicles, and other City equipment, including diesel and gasoline engines, electrical and computer-control systems, air and hydraulic brakes, hydraulic systems, automatic and manual transmissions, clutches, suspension systems, and related components.
• Perform welding, fabrication, equipment modification, and related repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate daily shop activities; assign and prioritize work; provide technical direction and supervision to Automotive Equipment Technicians; review completed work for quality, safety, and timeliness.
• Identify training needs and provide or coordinate technical and safety training for assigned staff; provide input and recommendations regarding employee performance and development.
• Coordinate parts and supply requisitioning, purchasing, and inventory control; maintain accurate records of labor, materials, parts, repairs, and work performed.
• Communicate with City departments, equipment operators, supervisors, and management regarding equipment condition, needed repairs, repair methods, estimated downtime, and equipment specifications.
• Research parts, products, equipment, and repair options; meet with vendors to evaluate products and services and obtain competitive pricing and service.
• Assist the Fleet Manager with planning and acquisition of new vehicles and equipment, development of budgetary needs, equipment specifications, and disposal of surplus equipment.
• Road-test vehicles and equipment following repair or service, as appropriate, to verify safe and proper operation.
• Act in the absence of the Fleet Manager when assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned and required

• Methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used in the diagnosis, overhaul, repair, and preventive maintenance of heavy-duty equipment, construction equipment, passenger vehicles, emergency apparatus, and small-engine equipment.
• Vehicle and equipment systems, including diesel and gasoline engines, chassis and body components, ignition, electrical, cooling, fuel-injection, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, air and hydraulic brakes, transmissions, suspension systems, and computer-controlled systems.
• Equipment modification, rebuilding, welding, and fabrication techniques.
• Shop safety practices, occupational hazards, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Parts, work-order, inventory, purchasing, and maintenance-record systems.
• Emergency vehicle repair and equipment specification requirements.

• Diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, brake, transmission, and computer-control problems.
• Repairing, overhauling, servicing, modifying, and maintaining a wide variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, construction equipment, and emergency apparatus.
• Using shop tools, welding and fabrication equipment, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments safely and efficiently.
• Planning, assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of automotive technicians.
• Maintaining accurate repair, parts, labor, inventory, and service records.
• Using standard computer applications and electronic maintenance or work-order systems.

• Provide clear work direction, technical guidance, and training to assigned employees.
• Read and interpret service manuals, technical specifications, work orders, parts information, and other written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in…