Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment) NY HELPS Region 5 North Erie
About the Role
This position involves managing and overseeing a team of mechanics responsible for the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of various motor equipment, including passenger vehicles, construction and heavy equipment, freight and commercial cargo vehicles, and self-propelled off-road equipment. The role requires ensuring that work schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety procedures are followed. Additionally, the position involves coordinating with other maintenance supervisors, managing parts inventory, and supporting emergency operations as part of the Incident Command System.
Responsibilities
- Assign staff to repair jobs based on skill levels, maintenance schedules, and work priorities.
- Observe and approve completed work to ensure schedules and quality standards are met.
- Train staff in proper safety procedures and enforce safety rules.
- Maintain accurate written records of work performed, labor, and materials used.
- Prepare probationary and evaluation reports.
- Monitor time and attendance, including scheduling vacations and counseling employees as needed.
- Maintain a "Turn-Over Folder" for the position.
- Ensure residency mechanics are available for 24/7 emergency operations.
- Meet with residency work location coordinators to determine customer needs and coordinate preventative maintenance schedules.
- Manage parts inventory to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor 2 ME or MS3ME to schedule repairs and overtime as needed.
- Perform tasks as outlined in the Classification Standard for Service & Repair Mechanic Motor Equipment.
- Support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations within the Incident Command System.
Qualifications
Promotional: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, 55-b/55-c, or labor class service as a Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) or Construction Equipment Mechanic.
Open Competitive: One year of experience supervising staff engaged in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of gasoline and/or diesel-powered motor equipment, including passenger vehicles, construction and heavy equipment, freight and other commercial cargo vehicles, self-propelled off-road equipment, and non-self-propelled motor equipment.
License Requirement: At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, a valid New York State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction is required.
Additional Requirements
- Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Pre-employment screening will include testing for cannabis use, which may be grounds for disqualification or removal.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- The Department will not sponsor nonimmigrants for temporary employment visas, OPT STEM, or permanent residence.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is $68,049, comprising a base salary of $59,049 and a geographical pay differential of $9,000. The maximum compensation is $78,909, including a standard job rate of $69,909 and the same geographical pay differential. Additionally, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may apply depending on the location.