Transit Mechanic Supervisor

YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CDL LICENSE WITH YOUR APPLICATION. CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: TRANSIT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/manual work functions associated with inspecting, servicing, and repairing various types of electric, diesel, and/or gasoline powered vehicles and equipment, maintaining shop cleanliness, bus shelters, and buildings, and carrying out administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status, and problems; assists with problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; interviews, selects and trains new employees in the absence of the Transit Superintendent.
Receives/prepares work orders; oversees shop details and sets priorities for work to be completed; may train and instruct other mechanics in the operation of equipment and vehicles as needed.
Inspects and diagnoses mechanical malfunctions of various equipment and vehicles; examines parts for damage or excessive wear; adjusts, and/or replaces necessary units and related parts.
Performs general mechanical repair, routine service, and preventive maintenance functions such as dismantling, overhauling, repairing, and reassembling engines, checking fluid levels, changing oil and filters, replacing batteries and hoses, greasing equipment, and washing/cleaning equipment and vehicles.
Inspects, tests, and repairs engine components/parts and systems; maintains, repairs, and replaces complex electrical, hydraulic, and air operated mechanisms.
Performs machinist, arc, acetylene, and sheet metal welding, and fabricating functions in repair/modification of vehicles and various equipment.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment, which may include mechanic tools, welding machine, cutting torch, and diagnostic instruments.
Performs pre-trip inspections and regular periodic service checks; washes and cleans buses and other vehicles.
Orders and/or purchases necessary parts for equipment and vehicle repairs, orders fuel and various supplies.
Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from vendors, employees, supervisors, or other individuals; responds to requests for service.
Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, logs, work orders, requisitions, or other documentation associated with daily responsibilities of this position; completes, processes, and/or forwards as appropriate.
Maintains regular and predictable in person attendance during regular business hours of the City of Henderson is required.
Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the Citys Drug and Alcohol policy.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs general building and bus shelter maintenance; performs general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining shop areas.
Cleans and maintains tools and equipment in good working condition; reports faulty equipment for repair.
Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in mechanical/vehicle repair; supplemented by three (3) years of previous experience and/or training that includes mechanical repair on gasoline vehicles and equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s). May be required to obtain and maintain specialty certifications relating to specific vehicle system repairs.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, toxic agents, or pathogenic substances.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (the City of Henderson) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The City of Henderson explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.