Automotive Maintenance Supervisor

Anne Arundel County – Central Services Department; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County – Central Services Department seeks an Automotive Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of county automotive equipment, including light and heavy-duty vehicles. The role requires supervising a team of mechanics and providing technical guidance on complex repairs.

The incumbent will assign repair requests, monitor progress, and ensure quality and safety standards. A strong background in engine systems, diagnostics, and fleet maintenance is essential for

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Four or more years of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic, with supervisory experience of at least 6 months.
• Valid commercial Class A CDL license without air brake restriction is preferred or required per jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled mechanics in repair and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Assign repair requests and oversee or perform complex repair tasks as needed.
• Inspect and supervise work in progress, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Manage inventory of parts and supplies and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Automotive diagnostics

Internal combustion engines

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or vocational school

Tools

Fleet maintenance system

Job description

This position announcement will be used to fill the Full-Time, Regular, Safety-Sensitive position of Automotive Maintenance Supervisor within the Department of Central Services, Fleet Administration Division.

This is skilled supervisory work in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered automotive and related equipment.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves supervision of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled mechanics in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment, as well as other related county equipment. Duties require assigning repair requests and personally performing or advising on various difficult repair tasks such as diagnosing complex equipment malfunctions. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment and action, and is reviewed by a superior through conferences, report, and by inspection of repaired equipment.

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Assigns and supervises the work of mechanics and other skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled personnel engaged in the major overhaul and repair of automobiles, trucks, tractors, graders, fire trucks, and related equipment; makes initial inspection in difficult cases and diagnoses trouble; inspects work in progress and upon completion.

Supervises maintenance of repair equipment; inspects tools and equipment for condition and proper use; oversees and requisitions needed parts and supplies; personally participates in the more difficult skilled mechanical work.

Directs the modification and design of equipment; recommends the repair or disposal of malfunctioning equipment; provides technical assistance and advice to subordinates on difficult or unusual problems.

Monitors inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to conduct work and places orders to ensure inventory is consistently available.

Demonstrates a strong customer service orientation in contact with external and internal customers.

Recommends subordinate staff for training and serves as the Automotive Maintenance Manager in his/her absence.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade.
• Thorough knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a variety of special emergency, public works, utility heavy and light heavy duty equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of sound practices in staff training and supervision and of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the automotive, mechanical, painting, and body repair trades.
• Ability to work from equipment manuals, blueprints, pencil layouts, broken parts, and written and oral instructions.
• Ability to layout and supervise the work of skilled mechanics and other workers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morals.
• Ability to diagnose defects in a wide variety of automotive maintenance and construction equipment.
• Ability to perform quality control inspections through visual and operational tests.

• Graduation from high school or vocational school
• Four (4) or more years of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic, including six (6) or more months of supervisory experience
• A valid commercial Class A motor vehicle operator's license without air brake restriction.

NOTE: This is a safety-sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to random Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and alcohol testing.

NOTE: This position may require work hours from 3:30 pm - 12:00 am Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• ASE Service Consultant Certification
• Experience utilizing a Fleet Maintenance/Management vehicle maintenance system
• Repair of automotive, medium/heavy truck, and First Responder equipment
• Customer service experience