Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.

Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned personnel.

• Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses and other light motorized equipment; diagnose diesel internal combustion engine maintenance problems.
• Diagnose, supervise and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in buses, automobiles, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
• Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; plan, organize and schedule work flow of employees as assigned; advise and assist assigned personnel; assure timely completion of work.
• Maintain records and reports as necessary.
• Conduct in-service training programs for employees and equipment suppliers for new techniques in mechanical repairs.
• Assist in the selection of new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate; review completed work and provide feedback as necessary.
• Initiate requisition for materials and equipment; authorize purchases from local vendors; maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment and supplies used in repairing and servicing motorized vehicles.
• Monitor tools, tool room equipment, maintenance and safety practices.
• Establish and implement prudent shop safety policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of tools, equipment and procedures used in the general overhaul, repairs and maintenance of automotive equipment. Principles of internal combustion engines. Basic technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics and fuel systems. Record-keeping techniques. Complete bus, truck and cab vehicle maintenance operation Health and safety regulations. Technical aspects of field of specialty. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.

Gasoline and diesel engines.

Ability to coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other automotive equipment. Diagnose malfunctions of and make mechanical repairs to a variety of vehicle equipment. Operate equipment used in repairing or servicing motorized equipment. Coordinate activities with other maintenance sections. Supervise, train and evaluate others. Evaluate quality of work performed by subordinates. Set priorities, schedule and assign work.

Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Work independently with little direction. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and time lines. Maintain records and prepare reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education and experience:

any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy automotive and power-driven equipment.

Licenses and other requirements: valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license.