Job Description

CLASS TITLE:  MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

REPORTS TO:  Director of Transportation

EXEMPT STATUS:  Non-Exempt

APPROVED: February 23, 2021 Order #2021-148 

BASIC FUNCTION:  

Coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

•  Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned personnel.
•  Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses and other light motorized equipment; diagnose diesel internal combustion engine maintenance problems.
• Diagnose, supervise and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in buses, automobiles, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
• Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; plan, organize and schedule work flow of employees as assigned; advise and assist assigned personnel; assure timely completion of work.
• Maintain records and reports as necessary.
• Conduct in-service training programs for employees and equipment suppliers for new techniques in mechanical repairs.
• Assist in the selection of new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate; review completed work and provide feedback as necessary.
• Initiate requisition for materials and equipment; authorize purchases from local vendors; maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment and supplies used in repairing and servicing motorized vehicles.
• Monitor tools, tool room equipment, maintenance and safety practices.
• Establish and implement prudent shop safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance. 
• Duty to report to work. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

•         Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in basic diagnosis, repair and            

  maintenance of motorized equipment.

• Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Use of service manuals.

ABILITY TO:

•       Perform mechanical repair work, including preventative maintenance on school buses,         

trucks and other gas and diesel powered automotive equipment as assigned.

•       Diagnose and repair basic mechanical and electrical malfunctions and defects.
•       Operate shop equipment and tools including electronic testing equipment, welders and     

lathes.

• Read and use mechanical diagrams, repair manuals and parts catalogues.
• Maintain routine records.
• Plan and organize work.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Supervise, train and evaluate others.
• Evaluate quality of work performed by subordinates.
• Set priorities, schedule and assign work. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.   
• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 75 to 100 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  
• Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
• This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.      
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate required by Kentucky law and one year experience in general automotive repair.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky commercial driver's license.