Automotive Maintenance Supervisor

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

The Automotive Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising a team of automotive mechanics performing both minor and major repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. This position provides hands‑on technical leadership, advanced diagnostic support, and ensures strict compliance with all safety procedures, preventive maintenance standards, and organizational policies. The incumbent oversees daily workflow, inspects completed work for quality and compliance, resolves complex mechanical issues, and manages an annual budget that supports repair operations and maintenance activities.

This position is with INDOT’s Evansville Sub‑District.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

INDOT also provides a generous Standard Hand Tool Reimbursement of up to $1500 per year for full‑time Mechanic positions for the purchase, replacement and repair of tools required for maintenance and repair activities related to INDOT’s fleet of transportation vehicles, snow and ice management equipment, road maintenance equipment and all other fleet items.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Diagnoses electronic engine control systems (e.g., engine control modules, anti‑lock brake systems, medium and heavy‑duty automatic transmission engine control modules) using scan tools, laptop computers, and available software.
• Repairs systems using up‑to‑date diagnostic equipment.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and repairs or replaces engine electronic sensors.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates central hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications.
• Test drives a variety of motorized equipment (e.g., dump trucks, backhoes, tandem axle dump trucks, front‑end loaders, and combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001lbs. or more, where GVWR of the vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 lbs, etc.).
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces minor and major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems).
• Adjusts valves and performs preventative maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment.
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