Lead Mechanic Supervisor — Shop & Fleet Operations

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Valley City (ND)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a Mechanic Supervisor to lead the Valley City District shop. You will supervise staff, plan work, and ensure daily shop operations keep state vehicles ready for service.

This role requires a two-year automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology background, plus supervisory experience or substitutions allowed by policy. A valid Class B license is required on day one.

Qualifications

Two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology.
Five years of work experience performing duties similar in scope and complexity.
Master technology program may substitute for two-year education requirement and one year of required work experience.
Nine years of work experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
Valid Class B driver’s license with cargo-tanker endorsement on day one.

Responsibilities

Supervision of staff. Set work schedules and prioritize work to be done.
Public relations. Handle problems and questions from general public, other state agencies and salespeople, bookkeepers, etc. on the telephone and in person.
Procure parts and materials. Order inventory parts, fuel and oil. Order parts for equipment not in inventory. Keep equipment and supplies on hand that are needed for daily operation of the shop.
Monitor vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance schedules. Use Fleet Asset program to monitor all vehicle equipment to make sure they are current with their preventative maintenance schedule and then schedule the vehicles to get preventative maintenance completed.
Complete all necessary forms. Proper documents for inventory control. Daily time sheets. Workers’ compensation forms and reports, accident reports both personal and vehicle. Start, review, and complete vehicle work orders. Any other necessary forms or reports.
Work with State Fleet Services on how to proceed with vehicle repairs. Communicate phone calls and emails with State Fleet Services on how to proceed with expensive repairs on fleet vehicles.
Building and grounds upkeep. Ensure buildings and grounds are in proper working order: plumbing, heating, electricity, and building structure. Ensure buildings and grounds are kept clean and neat.
Receive new and used state fleet vehicles, perform vehicle trades between agencies. Receive new Fleet vehicles and complete all necessary paperwork to get vehicles into Fleet Services system. Receive used vehicles from all state agencies and dispatch new and used vehicles to all state agencies.