Supervising Mechanic (Auto) | Roads

Passaic County, New Jersey; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Passaic County in New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Mechanic (Auto) for the Roads Division. This full-time role leads staff in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of motor vehicles and construction equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and timely service.

Applicants should have four years of relevant experience, plus one year of automotive technology training. ASE certification is preferred; CDL may be required.

Qualifications

• One year of automotive technology training required.
• Four years of varied experience in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment; ASE Certification preferred.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) may be required.
• New Jersey First Act requires residency in New Jersey for new employees unless exempted.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in maintenance, repair and servicing of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.
• Provide assignments and supervision; train workers in repair techniques.
• Maintain essential records and stock/inventory; oversee parts and supply requests.
• Learn and utilize agency recording information systems.”],
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Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

One year of automotive technology training

Job description

County offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Human Resources
401 Grand Street, Room 404
Paterson, NJ 07505

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Supervising Mechanic (Auto) | Roads

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $67,808 - $97,265 per year
• Posted Date: 06/09/2026

Under direction, takes the lead over staff engaged in performing skilled mechanical work involving the maintenance, repair and servicing of various types of motor vehicles and or/or construction equipment. does other related work as required.

Train workers in and demonstrates methods and techniques for repairing and maintaining vehicles using manual and mechanical tools and equipment. Provides assignments and instructions to subordinates and supervises the performance of their work.

Supervise the work operations and is responsible for the job performance of subordinates. Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files. Maintains inventory of parts and equipment, and prepares request for replace stock.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related unit.

Both external applicants and Road Department employees are expected to apply for the position. All applicants will be interviewed by the Supervisor of Roads.

Requirements:

Education: One(1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school.

Experience: Four (4) years of varied experience in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment; ASE Certification is preferred.

Note:Additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirement.

License:Commercial Drivers License (CDL) may be required.

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. Any appointments made from posting which involve movement between unit scopes, may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope.As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.