Automotive Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Automotive Maintenance Supervisor role is within the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), serving the Evansville Sub-District. This position oversees a team of automotive mechanics performing repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses electronic engine control systems using scan tools, laptop computers, and available software.
• Repairs systems using up-to-date diagnostic equipment.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and repairs or replaces engine electronic sensors.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates central hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications.
• Test drives a variety of motorized equipment.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces minor and major parts.
• Adjusts valves and performs preventative maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous mechanic work.
• Schedules maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintains repair or service records.
• Attends training schools.
• Updates shop manuals and parts books.
• Operates welding equipment to heat, shape, and weld machinery and equipment.
• Operates computer to enter, edit, and retrieve data from computer systems.
• Performs inventories of machinery and heavy equipment, and orders and picks up parts and supplies.
• Cleans garage area, equipment, and tools.
• Works day shifts at assigned worksites.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of appropriate safety practices associated with the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, vehicles, and/or motorized equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy and light-duty vehicle and equipment repair.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulics and how to properly diagnose and repair.
• Ability to repair all types of equipment required for various highway maintenance activities such as snow plowing, paving, chip spreading, excavating, traffic line painting, traffic signal repair, and traffic sign replacement.
• Skill in operating hand & power tools related to the repair & maintenance of vehicles & equipment.
• Ability to understand the system of mechanical procedures.
• Ability to use welding and steel-cutting equipment.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and to complete records and reports.
• Ability to use repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Must provide own tools and agency-approved steel-toe boots.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Diagnostic Equipment Proficiency
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
• Vehicle and Equipment Repair
• Welding and Steel-Cutting Skills
• Physical Activity Capability

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plans.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies.
• Group life insurance.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is with INDOT's Evansville Sub-District. Workday attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function of this position.