What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Service Center Supervisor position at City of Austin?
Position Information
Posting Title
Fleet Service Center Supervisor
Job Requisition Number
COA093467
Position Number
107183
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Fleet Operation Services
Minimum Qualifications
The position requires five (5) years of direct work experience involving the maintenance and repair of complex mechanical equipment, with two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Combination of equivalent experience and education may substitute for the minimum qualifications
Licenses or Certifications:
If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of employment with the City.
Physical Requirements:
Essential duties are performed in a service center environment with exposure to a variety of motorized equipment, spare parts, tools, oil and lubrication, corrosive liquids, and other potentially hazardous materials.
Incumbent may be exposed to loud noises, warm and cold conditions, standing for long periods, some stooping and bending, and lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Individuals need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly lit conditions
Combination of equivalent experience and education may substitute for the minimum qualifications
Licenses or Certifications:
If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of employment with the City.
Physical Requirements:
Essential duties are performed in a service center environment with exposure to a variety of motorized equipment, spare parts, tools, oil and lubrication, corrosive liquids, and other potentially hazardous materials.
Incumbent may be exposed to loud noises, warm and cold conditions, standing for long periods, some stooping and bending, and lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Individuals need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly lit conditions
Notes to Applicants
Applicants are expected to follow all directions as listed in this job posting.
The Fleet Service Center Supervisor manages service center work flow, oversees shift, supervision of employees, provides guidance and general leadership to service center staff, and works closely with customer departments and external vendors.
The location and work schedule of this position may include day and evening hours, weekends and holidays as well as being on a rotational On-Call schedule.
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
Employment Application:
The Fleet Service Center Supervisor manages service center work flow, oversees shift, supervision of employees, provides guidance and general leadership to service center staff, and works closely with customer departments and external vendors.
The location and work schedule of this position may include day and evening hours, weekends and holidays as well as being on a rotational On-Call schedule.
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
Employment Application:
- For each supervisory and/or management position, include the size of the service location (number of technicians/bays), the average number and types of vehicles serviced by the facility, and your budget responsibility.
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
- Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications.
- For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- When completing Supplemental Questions, please note your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the information contained in your application.
- Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed; you will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application.
Additional Information:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
- If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- More than one round of interviews may be required.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.
- Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.
Skills Assessment:
A skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another top candidate from the same candidate pool, or, advertise for the new position.
Driving Requirement: This position requires a license for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within ninety (90) days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
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Pay Range
$32.23 – $40.29
Hours
Monday through Friday, generally.
Various day/evening shifts.
Please note that evening, overnight, weekend and/or holiday hours may be required based upon operational needs.
Additionally, location and schedule may change based upon operational needs.
Various day/evening shifts.
Please note that evening, overnight, weekend and/or holiday hours may be required based upon operational needs.
Additionally, location and schedule may change based upon operational needs.
Job Close Date
04/23/2025
Type of Posting
External
Department
Fleet Mobility Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
Austin, Texas
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory or lead experience in a vehicle/equipment maintenance/repair facility includes managing the facility’s workflow and providing guidance for vehicle/equipment maintenance/repair
- Experience monitoring and documenting staff performance and coordinate with management as needed regarding staff performance and disciplinary actions.
- Experience in a lead or supervisory role overseeing the repair and maintenance of a sizable fleet.
- ASE, EVT and/or other industry-related certifications or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Prioritizes vehicles and other motorized equipment needing maintenance and repairs, monitors and directs work progress of technician staff, approves and follows up on parts orders, and evaluates quality of product before releasing equipment to customer. Assists with diagnosis of vehicles and ensures that repairs are correctly diagnosed.
2. Interacts with customers to provide information on status of vehicle, responds to customer complaints, and responds to service calls.
3. Interprets and enforces City and Fleet policies and procedures.
4. Opens work orders, researches vehicle work history, reviews work orders for parts, and labor charges, completes and closes work orders.
5. Monitors vehicle down report and complies with Fleet operational policies. Manages Labor Reconciliation Report and other requirements maintained by Fleet Services.
6. Assists manager with development of budget and inventory counts, if required.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
May serve in the capacity of Facility Manager when required.
1. Prioritizes vehicles and other motorized equipment needing maintenance and repairs, monitors and directs work progress of technician staff, approves and follows up on parts orders, and evaluates quality of product before releasing equipment to customer. Assists with diagnosis of vehicles and ensures that repairs are correctly diagnosed.
2. Interacts with customers to provide information on status of vehicle, responds to customer complaints, and responds to service calls.
3. Interprets and enforces City and Fleet policies and procedures.
4. Opens work orders, researches vehicle work history, reviews work orders for parts, and labor charges, completes and closes work orders.
5. Monitors vehicle down report and complies with Fleet operational policies. Manages Labor Reconciliation Report and other requirements maintained by Fleet Services.
6. Assists manager with development of budget and inventory counts, if required.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
May serve in the capacity of Facility Manager when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of fleet operations including, quality control methods, job standards, processing of work orders, pricing, labor hours, and equipment and materials.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Salary : $32 - $40
