Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor I (Mechanic Supervisor I) (Pitt County)

Turn your skills into leadership! Join the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) as a Mechanic Supervisor I and play a vital role in keeping our fleet mission-ready.

The primary purpose of the Mechanic Supervisor I position is to assist the Mechanic Supervisor II in supervising the staff at the facility. This position helps to schedule the work based on the amount of time needed for each job the availability of staff and type and urgency of repair. The Mechanic Supervisor I must ensure that repairs are completed in the most efficient manner possible focusing on quality maintenance and repair and giving maximum attention to safety. He must also ensure that total quality management practices are implemented in the daily operation of the facility to provide the highest level of service possible.The assigned workstation is Troop A Garage in Greenville NC (Pitt County).

Job duties include:

• Assists the Mechanic Supervisor II in supervising and assigning work to garage and body shop personnel. Communicates performance standards counsels staff on work proficiencies and deficiencies and may conduct interim and annual performance reviews.

• Manages inmate labor by monitoring and directing activities such as vehicle washing and garage cleaning.

• Operates the computerized parts inventory and preventive maintenance system to maintain accurate vehicle repair histories using work orders fuel tickets and preventive maintenance data.

• Monitors high-mileage vehicles and oil change records; ensures adequate stock of automotive parts and supplies; and prepares written reports emergency purchases safety inspection reports fuel reports time sheets and surplus property documents.

• Processes vehicle warranty claims using manufacturer warranty manuals and ensures proper disposal and recycling of hazardous materials (oil antifreeze paint thinner batteries etc.) in compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Provides technical assistance to garage and body shop personnel including analyzing complex vehicle problems interpreting manufacturer manuals and utilizing electronic diagnostic equipment.

• Performs routine automotive maintenance when workload demands exceed available staff or during personnel shortages.

• Prepares vehicle damage estimates in the absence of the body shop supervisor and coordinates reimbursement conferences with insurance adjusters.

• Maintains contact with outside vendors regarding parts purchases surplus property buyers and insurance adjusters regarding estimates.

• Transports NCSHP and other agency vehicles using a rollback wrecker for special events new or surplus vehicles or repair needs.

State Highway Patrol uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position.All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.

Management Preferences (Optional):These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Experience planning organizing and assigning vehicle repair work to maximize efficiency.

• Proficiency in diagnosing automotive defects and determining required repairs.

• Ability to read interpret and apply manufacturer manuals and technical reference guides.

• Experience using computerized systems to track parts inventory and vehicle maintenance records.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff including providing feedback and supporting employee growth.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the repair of vehicles and/or equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I II III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82 subpart F.

Please Note: This is to clarify that the position does not require current EPA certification as a Type I II III or Universal technician (per 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F).

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NC SHP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

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• Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
    • A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
    • A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

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