Auto Shop Supervisor

• Supervises the daily operations of the shop. Determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews work. Provides guidance and training to assigned personnel.

• Plans and coordinates the preventive maintenance program for automotive vehicles and related equipment. Coordinates repair work with regular maintenance schedules.

• Analyzes automotive equipment to estimate the extent and nature of servicing and repairs required. Compares cost of completed jobs with original cost estimates.

• Instructs and provides on the job training to skilled and semi-skilled automotive services mechanics and helpers.

• Requisitions, stores, safeguards, distributes, and supervises the proper use of equipment, materials, tools, replacements parts, fuels, oil, greases, tires, and other supplies.

• Inspects equipment, tools, parts, and supplies upon receipt for adherence to specifications.

• Establishes and maintains complete and accurate records and files.

• Performs the duties of the automotive services mechanic.

• HS diploma or equivalent and six years progressively responsible experience in servicing, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles or motor equipment, two years of which must have been at the journey level.

• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying the basic principles of operation, basic components, malfunctions, repair practices and preventive maintenance techniques for internal combustion engines including diesel and motor vehicle systems and sub-assemblies. Thorough knowledge of the procedures, methods, tools, materials, supplies, and technical manuals used in servicing, maintaining, repairing, and adjusting automotive equipment. Thorough knowledge of preventive and field maintenance scheduling; of the proper use, care and maintenance of standard hand and power tools. Skill in the proper use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the automotive trade; in preparing estimates of time and materials required for a job. Skill in and ability to diagnose and correct motor vehicle malfunctions. Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, train, and supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees in the operation of a garage or automotive shop; to read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to keep accurate records and make written reports; to communicate effectively; to work in, on, around, under and over machinery and/or fixed equipment; to work at heights of up to 25 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies; to exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Maryland commercial driver's license (CDL) or equivalent driver's license may be required.

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications may be required.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.