VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

BASIC FUNCTION:

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

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

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 AND ABILITIES:

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.

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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.