Mechanic Supervisor - Transit

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13692841

**Distinguishing Features of Work**

This position performs skilled supervisory work in the maintenance and

mechanical repair of City of Wichita vehicles and equipment. The

employee plans, assigns, and reviews the work of mechanics and service

attendants while also performing complex diagnostic and repair tasks.

Work is received in both verbal and written form, and the employee is

responsible for establishing work priorities and determining appropriate

methods and procedures to complete assignments.

• \*\*Employees within the department or division shall be given first
  
  

consideration\*\***

• \*\*\*Posting may close at any time\*\*\***
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• Schedules and supervises the work of employees.
• Helps in diagnosis and repair of difficult mechanical repairs.
• Estimates time and material required to repair vehicles/equipment.
• Reviews parts requirements and places orders for replacement parts.
• Inspects buildings, machinery and equipment to identify need for
  
  

repair work.

• Coordinates with storeroom personnel for parts and material needs.
• Ability to utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System and
  
  

maintain records and compiles reports as required.

• Evaluates work procedures and recommends methods to improve
  
  

productivity and efficiency.

• Ensures quality repairs through re-inspection and road testing.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

**Requirements of Work**

• Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and
  
  

equipment used in the vehicular maintenance and mechanical trade.

• Thorough knowledge of vehicle/equipment fabrication, frame repair,
  
  

welding, and related work.

• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety
  
  

precautions

• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret, and record
  
  

information.

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft products such as Excel and
  
  

Word.

• Ability to sit at a desk for six to eight hours per day using a
  
  

computer.

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of
  
  

others.

• Ability to tolerate exposure to paints, solvents, and fluids used in
  
  

shop work.

• Ability to read and apply information contained in technical repair
  
  

manuals.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  
  

associates and employees of other Departments.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
  
  

writing.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s license.
• Ability to acquire and maintain (within 120 days of start date) a
  
  

valid Kansas class \"A or B\" commercial driver\'s license (CDL)

with Passenger (P) endorsement. If you are a Canadian or Mexican

citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home

country.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of the results of a criminal records check.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need

of a sponsorship.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more

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