Mechanic Supervisor

Douglas County Government; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick time

Employee training

Job summary

Douglas County is seeking an experienced Fleet Supervisor to lead a diverse team of mechanics in performing complex maintenance and repair work for the County's fleet of vehicles and equipment.

You will oversee day-to-day supervision, assign and prioritize work, ensure preventive maintenance compliance, and provide technical guidance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective shop operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from automotive, diesel, or heavy-equipment technical program preferred.
• Eight (8) years of fleet-based automotive/diesel experience.
• One (1) year of fleet lead or supervisory experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs maintenance and repair activities for vehicles and equipment.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, assigns work, and conducts training.
• Reviews timesheets and assists with scheduling staffing needs.
• Implements preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinates with Parts Department to manage parts and inventory.
• Analyzes fleet utilization to optimize maintenance schedules.
• Develops training and certification programs for technicians.
• Reviews work orders and maintains documentation.
• Prepares FMCSA inspections and maintains records.
• Tracks warranty claims to reduce costs.
• Monitors emissions compliance and performs technical maintenance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Maintenance & repair

Scheduling

Documentation

FMCSA inspections knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive/diesel/heavy-equipment training

Tools

FASTER fleet management system

Parts inventory coordination

Job description

Summary of Position

This is a working supervisory position responsible for performing complex mechanical maintenance and repair work, as well as providing day-to-day supervision and leadership within the Douglas County Fleet Services division.

The position supervises an assigned team of mechanics and coordinates maintenance and repair activities for a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring preventive maintenance compliance, providing technical guidance and employee development, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective shop operations.

Example of Duties

• Supervises and performs maintenance and repair activities for vehicles and equipment assigned to the Fleet Services shop or location.
• Provides day-to-day supervision to assigned Fleet Services mechanics. Assigns and prioritizes work, provides technical guidance and support, coordinates training, conducts employee performance evaluations, and administers corrective action as appropriate to ensure established policies, principles, and standards are maintained.
• Reviews and approves employee timesheets and assists with scheduling and staffing needs.
• Implements, administers, and monitors preventive maintenance programs to promote vehicle and equipment reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with or exceeding manufacturer specifications.
• Works closely with the Parts Department to order required parts and supplies and maintain accurate inventory information within the fleet management system, including expenditures, repair parts, supplies, and other applicable costs.
• Analyzes vehicle and equipment utilization and maintenance information within FASTER to ensure appropriate maintenance programs and schedules are followed.
• Develops, implements, and maintains mechanic training and certification programs to ensure employees have the technical knowledge and skills necessary to remain current with industry repair standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Reviews work orders, repair documentation, and related reports for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate documentation.
• Prepares, performs, and documents required annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) inspections and ensures inspection records are properly maintained and filed.
• Initiates, documents, and tracks applicable manufacturer warranty claims to maximize warranty recovery and reduce County repair costs.
• Monitors fleet assets to ensure compliance with applicable State of Colorado emissions testing requirements.
• Provides technical assistance and performs mechanical maintenance and repair work as operational needs require.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Graduation from an automotive, diesel, or heavy-equipment technical training program is preferred.
• Eight (8) years of fleet-based automotive and/or diesel mechanical experience.
• One (1) year of experience in a fleet lead or supervisory role.
• A combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire. A motor vehicle record review is required at the time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Must possess or obtain a Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit within 90 days of hire and obtain a Class A CDL with no "E" restriction within two (2) years of the date of hire.
• Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Air Pollution Control Division, Diesel Fleet Self-Certification Program inspection card.
• Must possess or obtain applicable certification to service and repair automotive air-conditioning systems and perform heavy-duty diesel opacity emissions testing.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and/or manufacturer certifications are preferred.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Additional Information

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.

For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.

In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.

• Please include a full and complete history of your work experience in your application. Failure to include information may result in disqualification.
• If you have a disability and would like to request an ADA accommodation, to complete an application or at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the HR Department from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday except County holidays at 303-660-7427.
• Douglas County is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
• In compliance with the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-158), applicants may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution in your application, transcripts and/or other application materials.
• Douglas County requires a pre-employment drug screen (including marijuana) and background check, which may include fingerprinting to be run through a national database to determine criminal activity, prior to employment.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

http://www.douglas.co.us/government/departments/humanresources/employee-benefits/

Why Douglas County?

We offer excellent benefits to our employees!

• 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
• 9 hours of paid vacation per month
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month
• Medical insurance employees can choose from two plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan
• Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee
• Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
• Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase

Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.