Under general supervision, supervises assigned subordinates and performs difficult mechanical work in repairing and maintaining automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, heavy field equipment, and transit buses; ensures quality control.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

• Supervises mechanics, auto service worker, and other assigned personnel;
• Opens and assigns work orders;
• Performs highly specialized automotive repair work including rebuilding transmissions and other complex components and assemblies;
• Supervises the repair duties of subordinate repair personnel;
• Performs complex mechanical work in repairing and overhauling chassis units, including engines, brake systems, radiators, and other systems;
• Directs and leads a preventive maintenance program for City vehicles and motorized equipment;
• Operates complex diagnostic and test equipment in detecting mechanical defects in automotive equipment;
• Performs or supervises difficult welding functions;
• Expedites shop work orders and performs routine administrative duties to ensure that applicable costs factors are allocated properly;
• Completes reports on repair functions;
• Conducts road tests on completed repair work;
• Determines repair or replacement of defective units or related parts;
• Serves as Fleet Superintendent in his/her absence;
• Conducts state required inspections;
• Performs quality control checks and inspections;
• Tracks and maintains recalls;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED supplemented by advanced specialized training in the field of work; and
• Five (5) years related work experience; prior supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
• methods, practices, and procedures in repairing, overhauling, and maintaining gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, and hybrid automobiles, trucks, and complex heavy equipment;
• routine administrative practices and procedures.

Skill in:
• directing a progressive program of vehicle preventive maintenance;
•operating complex diagnostic and test equipment and utilize data to determine mechanical defects

Ability to:
• direct the work of others;
• oversee and inspect the work of subordinate mechanic personnel;
• lay out, plan, and perform repair tasks of a relatively difficult and complex nature;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• perform work requiring good physical condition;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and vendors.

• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL);
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or the ability to obtain within one year of employment;
• N.C. Vehicle Inspector Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer