Lead Automotive Equipment Technician Supervisor

City of Bremerton; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bremerton is seeking an experienced Automotive Equipment Supervisor to oversee skilled mechanical, diagnostic, preventive maintenance, and fabrication work on a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment. You will coordinate shop activities, provide technical direction, and assist the Fleet Manager with budgeting, acquisitions, and inventory control.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, evaluating repairs, coordinating parts and service, road-testing equipment, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of automotive machinist apprenticeship or ASE Master Mechanic certificate.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in repair/maintenance of a variety of vehicles and power-driven equipment.
• Valid Washington State Class A CDL; EVT certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain heavy equipment, construction equipment, emergency vehicles, passenger vehicles, and other City equipment, including diesel and gasoline engines, electrical and computer-control systems, air and hydraulic brakes, hydraulic systems, automatic and manual transmissions, clutches, suspension systems, and related components.
• Coordinate daily shop activities; assign and prioritize work; provide technical direction and supervision to Automotive Equipment Technicians; review completed work for quality, safety, and timeliness.
• Identify training needs and provide or coordinate technical and safety training for assigned staff; provide input and recommendations regarding employee performance and development.
• Coordinate parts and supply requisitioning, purchasing, and inventory control; maintain accurate records of labor, materials, parts, repairs, and work performed.
• Communicate with City departments, equipment operators, supervisors, and management regarding equipment condition, needed repairs, repair methods, estimated downtime, and equipment specifications.
• Road-test vehicles and equipment following repair or service, as appropriate, to verify safe and proper operation.

Skills

Diagnosing complex problems

Repairing and maintaining vehicles

Welding and fabrication

Supervising technicians

Record keeping

Using diagnostic tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Automotive machinist apprenticeship

ASE Master Mechanic certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Testing instruments

Job description

The City of Bremerton is seeking an experienced Automotive Equipment Supervisor to oversee skilled mechanical, diagnostic, preventive maintenance, and fabrication work on a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment. You will coordinate shop activities, provide technical direction, and assist the Fleet Manager with budgeting, acquisitions, and inventory control.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, evaluating repairs, coordinating parts and service, road-testing equipment, and