Auto Mechanics Foreman

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of a City vehicle repair facility. You will direct mechanics and staff, ensure preventive maintenance, approve work orders, manage parts inventory, and monitor shop budgets and productivity as you travel to facilities for inspections.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least eight years in maintenance and repair (including hydraulics, diesel, gasoline engines), with three of

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with 8 years in hydraulics, diesel and gasoline engines.
• 3 of the 8 years in a managerial capacity.
• Valid Class B Tennessee CDL (or out-of-state) required.
• DOT Alcohol and Drug testing rules compliance required.
• ASE Certification in Car/Light Trucks or Medium/Heavy Trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the daily operation of one of the City's vehicle repair facilities.
• Supervises and coordinates all vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance services.
• Prepares work orders and obtains necessary materials.
• Inspects completed repairs for conformity with standards.
• Maintains inventory and records; inputs data in computer systems.
• Maintains shop budgets and productivity reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

CDL Class B

DOT compliance

ASE certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: $90,872.86 - $90,872.86

Works under the general supervision of the assigned Fleet Administrator within the General Services Division. Directs and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the daily operation of one of the City's vehicle repair facilities. Supervises and coordinates all vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance services. Prepares work orders and obtains necessary materials. Inspects completed repairs to ensure their conformity with accepted or established standards. Maintains material inventory and records transactions. Inputs data in computer, such as, parts inventory and employee records. Maintains shop operational budget and personnel productivity reports. Conducts operation and safety inspections by driving to various vehicle maintenance facilities across the City.

Job Description

Salary Range: $90,872.86 - $90,872.86

Works under the general supervision of the assigned Fleet Administrator within the General Services Division. Directs and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the daily operation of one of the City's vehicle repair facilities. Supervises and coordinates all vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance services. Prepares work orders and obtains necessary materials. Inspects completed repairs to ensure their conformity with accepted or established standards. Maintains material inventory and records transactions. Inputs data in computer, such as, parts inventory and employee records. Maintains shop operational budget and personnel productivity reports. Conducts operation and safety inspections by driving to various vehicle maintenance facilities across the City.

Responsibilities

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, and telephone. Requires the ability to inspect work which may involve bending, squatting, crawling under vehicles and traversing an automotive shop. Performs manual labor which will involve pushing, carrying and lifting approximately 50 lbs. Requires the ability to operate an automobile to make on-site visits to maintenance facilities.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office/vehicle maintenance shop environment and involves contact with staff and city personnel. Requires travel between various maintenance facilities.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent and eight (8) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of hydraulics, diesel and gasoline engines; electronic ignitions; and standard and automatic transmissions with three (3) of the eight (8) years in a managerial capacity or any combination of training and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Class “B” Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Car and Light Trucks or Medium and Heavy Trucks preferred.