Shop Supervisor

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**Position Summary**

Administers and supervises the maintenance and repair of County fleet

vehicles and light and heavy equipment, administer the County fuels

program, and supervises assigned employees.

The work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Public

Works Director. Supervision is exercised over mechanics and shop support

staff. The principal duties of this class are performed in an automotive

shop environment that may involve exposure to adverse weather

conditions, power tools and equipment, and related hazards.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Administers the fleet vehicle and light and heavy equipment
  
  

maintenance, repair, and inspection program;

• Administers the fuel management program;
• Supervises the employees who perform maintenance, inspection, and
  
  

repair of County vehicles and light and heavy equipment;

• Schedules and assigns vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks and
  
  

ensures work assignments are completed and in compliance with safety

and maintenance standards;

• Supervises purchasing and inventory control of spare parts, tools,
  
  

equipment, and supplies;

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates employees;
• Implements and maintains vehicle and light and heavy equipment
  
  

periodic maintenance schedule;

• Administers shop safety and training programs;
• Supervises maintenance of shop building, equipment, communications
  
  

system, tools, and supplies;

• Assists with bid specifications and makes equipment replacement
  
  

recommendations;

• Inspects County\'s newly purchased vehicles and equipment;
• Supervises and performs high level maintenance, troubleshooting,
  
  

safety inspections, and repair work on all fleet vehicles, light and

heavy equipment, industrial equipment, both gas and diesel, and

other related equipment;

• Oversees the fabrication, alteration, and welding on county vehicles
  
  

and equipment;

• Supervises and performs inspections and repairs on hydraulic
  
  

systems, drive trains, transmissions, suspensions, steering systems,

heating and air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, and

emissions and related systems;

• Supervises, implements, and administers oil sample program;
  
  

integrates program into preventive maintenance schedule;

• Supervises and performs troubleshooting and repair work on
  
  

sophisticated and technical emergency equipment associated with

public safety;

• Supervises and performs vehicle body repairs, painting, and touchup
  
  

work and determines when repairs will be performed by outside

vendors;

• Plans and organizes preventive maintenance schedules; maintains
  
  

records on vehicles;

• Provides emergency field service to disabled vehicles;
• Maintains shop and work area in a neat, clean, and tidy manner;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County
  
  

policies, procedures, and safety practices and in accordance with

automotive industry standards, policies, procedures, and safety

practices.

**Other Duties and Responsibilities**

• Supervises road crews in the absence of Field Supervisor;
• On call to respond to emergency situations, including snow removal;
• May be assigned to perform duties with Department crews;
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

**Competency Requirements**

Knowledge of:

• Employee supervision, training, and evaluation methods and
  
  

techniques;

• Safety standards and training programs and methods;
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive
  
  

mechanic\'s trade, with particular reference to fleet vehicles and

light and heavy equipment maintenance;

• Installation, diagnosis, servicing, and repair of gasoline and
  
  

diesel engines, brake systems, ste ring and suspension systems,

hydraulic systems, power and transmission systems, vehicle

electrical systems, computerized engine controls, and related

components and systems;

• Operating and maintenance requirements of heavy duty and maintenance
  
  

equipment;

• Fabrication of components in building police cars and other County
  
  

equipment;

• Federal (OSHA) and County heavy equipment and automotive repair and
  
  

maintenance safety principles and practices including the use of

air-powered equipment, lifts, and hoists;

• Personal computers and software used for maintenance, diagnostic,
  
  

and repair functions;

• Recordkeeping procedures.
  
  

Ability to:

Supervise, train, motivate, evaluate, and discipline employees;

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with subordinate

employees, supervisors, the public, local elected and appointed

officials, and other County employees.

Develop and implement a periodic maintenance schedule for assigned fleet

vehicles and light and heavy-duty equipment;

Diagnose simple to complex mechanical system problems and determine the

best course of repair, maintenance, or replace