Automotive Shop Supervisor

Overview

The individual in this position is responsible for supervising the light duty automotive shop, ensuring that maintenance and repair tasks are performed efficiently and correctly, performs preventative maintenance, provides technical expertise, manages mechanics, ensures compliance with safety regulations and problem diagnostics on light‑duty city vehicles and equipment. Essential duties include:

• Coordinates, supervises and organizes the day‑to‑day operations of the Automotive shop
• Assigns daily work orders to mechanics, prioritizes tasks, and ensures timely completion or repairs
• Monitors work progress and provides technical guidance, and assists with repairs
• Inspects completed work to ensure it meets the organization’s quality standards and meets satisfactory expectations
• Develops and implements shop procedures to improve efficiency and quality of work
• Provides technical support and training to mechanics on advanced vehicle systems and diagnostics
• Utilizes advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve complex vehicle issues
• Stays updated on the latest advancements in the automotive industry and integrates new practices into shop operations
• Addresses and resolves any quality issues quickly and efficiently
• Ensures a clean and organized work area is maintained to prevent accidents and improve productivity
• Prepares and files weekly and monthly vehicle maintenance reports
• Reviews work orders after job completion for accuracy
• Maintains accurate records related to vehicles, parts, and service history
• Troubleshoots vehicle and equipment operations problems; diagnoses problems and makes repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to standard schedules
• Transports tools and equipment to perform field repairs
• Adjusts, repairs or replaces parts and equipment
• Welds and fabricates parts as needed
• Repairs vehicle A/C units
• Maintains and repairs small engines
• Delivers vehicles to dealers for warranty repairs
• Attends safety meetings and classes
• Maintains tools and equipment
• Maintains a safe and tidy shop
• Performs the duties of the superintendent in their absence
• Responds to after‑hours calls as needed
• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel
• Performs related duties

• Approximately 80% of the work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching
• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell
• Work is performed in a vehicle repair shop exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals; may be performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather
• Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• Must have visual ability to distinguish between shades of colors, detect dangerous obstacles, other vehicles or equipment, and pedestrians
• Involves pushing, pulling, manipulating, and/or lifting or carrying loads or objects of up to 100 pounds unassisted
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance principles
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair principles
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Skill in welding
• Skill in supervising the work of personnel
• Skill in troubleshooting and identifying problems and in devising related solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Detail‑oriented with well‑developed problem‑solving abilities
• Proficient in using advanced diagnostic tools and repair software
• Good judgement, diplomacy and tact with the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations while remaining helpful and pleasant at all times
• Able to communicate efficient timeline for repairs of jobs
• Ability to prioritize work projects and adapt to changing conditions
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and relay…