Mechanic Supervisor

Mechanic Supervisor

Salary

$67,204.80 - $104,145.60 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1971

Department

Fleet Services

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, supervises assigned subordinates and performs difficult mechanical work in repairing and maintaining automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, heavy field equipment, and transit buses; ensures quality control.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Examples of Duties

• Supervises mechanics, auto service worker, and other assigned personnel;
• Opens and assigns work orders;
• Performs highly specialized automotive repair work including rebuilding transmissions and other complex components and assemblies;
• Supervises the repair duties of subordinate repair personnel;
• Performs complex mechanical work in repairing and overhauling chassis units, including engines, brake systems, radiators, and other systems;
• Directs and leads a preventive maintenance program for City vehicles and motorized equipment;
• Operates complex diagnostic and test equipment in detecting mechanical defects in automotive equipment;
• Performs or supervises difficult welding functions;
• Expedites shop work orders and performs routine administrative duties to ensure that applicable costs factors are allocated properly;
• Completes reports on repair functions;
• Conducts road tests on completed repair work;
• Determines repair or replacement of defective units or related parts;
• Serves as Fleet Superintendent in his/her absence;
• Conducts state required inspections;
• Performs quality control checks and inspections;
• Tracks and maintains recalls;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by advanced specialized training in the field of work; and
• Five (5) years related work experience; prior supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• methods, practices, and procedures in repairing, overhauling, and maintaining gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, and hybrid automobiles, trucks, and complex heavy equipment;
• routine administrative practices and procedures.

Skill in:

• directing a progressive program of vehicle preventive maintenance;
• operating complex diagnostic and test equipment and utilize data to determine mechanical defects

Ability to:

• direct the work of others;
• oversee and inspect the work of subordinate mechanic personnel;
• lay out, plan, and perform repair tasks of a relatively difficult and complex nature;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• perform work requiring good physical condition;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and vendors.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Commercial Drivers License (CDL);
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or the ability to obtain within one year of employment;
• N.C. Vehicle Inspector Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

Are you a current City of Greenville employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid North Carolina Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your experience as a mechanic?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 or more years

04

Which best describes your supervisory experience?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

05

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified or have the ability to acquire this certification within one year of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a N.C. Vehicle Inspector Certification or have the ability to acquire this certification within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires the lifting and/or carying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with the other duties required for this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov