Supervising Mechanic (Diesel) | Roads

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

Job summary

Passaic County's Roads Department is seeking a full-time mechanic supervisor in Paterson, NJ to oversee maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.

Requires one year automotive tech training and four years of related experience; CDL may be required. ASE certification preferred. Supervises, trains, and ensures proper use of tools while maintaining records and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Under direction, supervises and works with employees involved in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and mechanical equipment powered by diesel engines.
• Supervise, train, and work with employees performing mechanical work on automobiles, trucks and other diesel-powered equipment.
• Note: Education/experience requirements include CDL may be required and ASE Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment in a road department setting.
• Supervise and train staff; ensure safety and proper use of tools and materials.
• Maintain records, learn agency electronic/ manual recording systems, and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Vehicle maintenance

Team supervision

Education

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

Under direction, supervises and works with employees involved in the maintenance and repair of various types of motor vehicle and mechanical equipment powered by diesel engines, working with various machine and hand tools; does related work as required.

Supervise, train, and works with employees performing mechanical work on automobile, trucks with other motorized and mechanical equipment powered by diesel engines, including road construction and maintenance equipment

Obtains, stores, records, safeguards and properly uses equipment, materials, and supplies. Maintains records and files.

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.