FLEET SUPERVISOR I

Amarillo; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Transit Fleet Supervisor I to oversee the maintenance of the transit fleet and supervise the mechanics. You will ensure timely repairs, proper documentation, and adherence to safety standards in a busy urban environment.

Reporting to Transit Fleet Supervisor II, you will order parts, manage work orders, mentor apprentices, and coordinate with vendors to maintain vehicle readiness for daily revenue service.

Qualifications

• Five years of diesel and automotive mechanic experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance staff and oversee fleet repairs.
• Order parts, process paperwork, and pay for bills for repairs and parts.
• Maintain Transit fleet inspections and safety compliance.
• Mentor Mechanic Apprentice and Mechanic I.
• Create and assign job tickets; close tickets when complete.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Diagnostics

Communication

Leadership

Job description

FLEET SUPERVISOR I page is loaded## FLEET SUPERVISOR Ilocations: Service Center Sitetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 16, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR3257**Job Title:** Transit Fleet Supervisor I**Job Class:** TRD608**Pay Grade:** G-10**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt**Department:** Transit Maintenance**Reports to:**Transit Fleet Supervisor II**Salary:** $19.70 per hour**Summary:**This position involves various administrative duties that under general supervision will supervise and provide support to the maintenance department. Duties include but will not be limited to maintenance and repair of Transit fleet, overseeing work of mechanics, overseeing work of Utility Park and Clean maintenance team, ordering parts, inventory control, work order paperwork, and other duties assigned by the Transit Fleet Supervisor II.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Conduct all Transit Department business in a professional and an ethical manner.* Gets mileage and enters it into the computer; enters pre-ops from the day before; and prints tracking sheets and gives to the supervisors.* Orders and pays for parts, submits paperwork, and authorizes the payment of bills for breakdowns, repairs, and parts.* Maintains Transit fleet inspections to ensure compliance.* Assist Transit Fleet Supervisor II with maintaining shop performance standards.* Assist Transit Fleet Supervisor II with maintaining OSHA hazardous chemicals compliance.* Trains/Mentors Mechanic Apprentice and Mechanic I.* Mentors all maintenance staff providing guidance with diagnosing mechanical issues with the fleet, making appropriate repairs and other needs.* Follows behind maintenance to evaluate repairs and services.* Recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, when necessary, to the Transit Fleet Supervisor II.* Evaluates vendor relations (e.g. involving staff, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper representation of City of Amarillo and Amarillo City Transit.* Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.* Create job tickets and assign duties according to mechanical skills required. Close tickets as jobs are completed.* Fill in as lead Fleet Supervisor in the absence of the Transit Fleet Supervisor II, performing all duties required to keep the fleet maintained and the appropriate number of vehicles ready for daily revenue service.* Other duties assigned**Qualifications**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. This position also requires an understanding of the materials and tools used in a repair facility along with a strong technical background in diesel and automotive engines, hydraulics, and electrical components. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Knowledge:**Must possess strong maintenance and diagnostic skills. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be familiar with the concepts of time management. Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must enhance the maintenance department through quality teamwork.**Experience:*** Five (5) years Diesel and Automotive Mechanic experience preferred* Excellent oral, written, and communication skills* Adaptability and flexibility required* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment* Ability to work effectively build and maintain positive relationships with othersConsideration will be given to any combination of qualification requirements.**Independent Action**:Able to work with limited supervision.**Supervisory Responsibility:**Review personnel actions, recommend appropriate disciplinary actions to Transit Fleet Supervisor II. Take on lead supervisor responsibilities in the absence of the Transit Fleet Supervisor II.**ADA PROFILE**Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force regularly, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also walk, stoop, crouch, stand, kneel, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to work in a variety of climates/settings both indoor and outside.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position is subject to call back and overtime hours.The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.