Automotive/Heavy Equipment Shop Supervisor - City of Birmingham

Requirements

• The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
• Driver's license.
• Coursework, certification, or experience using scan tools or a computer to diagnose problems.
• Coursework, certification, or experience diagnosing and repairing brake systems.
• Coursework, certification, or experience diagnosing front and/or rear suspension problems (e.g. inside tire wear, trailer arms, ties rod, upper and lower control arms, differentials).
• Coursework, certification, or experience using fleet management software (e.g. Fleet Anywhere, ULL, Incode, Fleetvision).
• Experience interpreting automotive/heavy equipment diagnostic information for various target audiences (e.g. department heads, vendors, subordinates).
• The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
• Commercial driver's license (Some jurisdictions may require this license within 180 days of hire).
• ASE Certifications.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Supervisory, management or lead worker experience.
• TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
• Automotive maintenance and repair coordination and tracking: Maintains programs and procedures to track the maintenance, repair, and usage of fleet vehicles and equipment and to ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and budgetary procedures.
• Automotive Work Orders and Reports: Writes and reviews work orders, reports, and memos regarding auto shop activities and documents on the job accidents and injuries.
• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
• Directs automotive maintenance and repairs: Oversees maintenance and repairs on rolling stock, equipment, and/or facilities.
• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• EEO STATEMENT:

Benefits

Additional Information

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 06/29/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 22 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The City of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Automotive/Heavy Equipment Shop Supervisor. This role oversees the repair, service, and maintenance of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment. The Supervisor directs shop personnel, plans and assigns work, establishes maintenance standards, and ensures equipment remains safe, serviceable, and operational. This position exercises independent judgment in coordinating daily shop operations, managing inventory and supplies, maintaining records, resolving technical and personnel issues, and keeping leadership informed of progress and significant matters. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: $49,753 - $77,188

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