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Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, at the Equipment Division and District
level, performs advanced level work supervising employees and has responsibility
for the repair and maintenance of vehicles or heavy equipment used in highway
construction and maintenance; is accountable for the implementation of all
safety policies; may serve as an equipment specialist/supervisor in the development
and implementation of the Equipment Management System; or manage the procurement,
inventory and distribution of all automotive/vehicle parts and supplies for
the Division. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This class is distinguished from Highway Equipment Supervisor 1 by having
responsibility for interviewing, selecting, and evaluating employees; serving
on Review Boards and acting as liaison with district, county, and central
offices on all equipment related administrative requirements.
Examples of Work
Supervises mechanics, equipment operators and other personnel in the repair,
maintenance, and movement of vehicles and heavy equipment for use in the district
and/or state.
Ensures proper staffing needs are met through the monitoring of work schedules.
Estimates damages and coordinates the repair of equipment between maintenance
units and central Equipment Division.
Supervises the disposal of shop waste in accordance with environmental
protection standards.
Supervises the procurement and inventory of parts and supplies for the
District from vendors and the central Equipment Division warehouse. Makes
recommendations for replacements.
Ensures the effective operation of the Equipment Management and the Preventive
Maintenance Systems.
Assists in the development of equipment specifications, and approves equipment
maintenance/overhaul schedules.
Organizes and directs training programs.
Reviews and signs payrolls, purchase orders, work orders and accident reports.
Interviews applicants for employment, makes recommendation for hiring, and
performs employee evaluations.
Confers with area equipment supervisors and/or mechanics on equipment related
priorities, repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and
repair of vehicles and highway maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of the Division of Highways Equipment Management and Preventive
Maintenance Systems.
Ability to supervise the work of mechanics and operators in the maintenance
and repair of vehicle and highway maintenance equipment.
Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and recommend corrective action.
Ability to supervise the purchasing and inventory of major equipment parts
and supplies.
Ability to work effectively with others in resolving work related problems.
Ability to organize, direct, and present training programs.
Minimum
Qualifications [Top]
Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
Experience:
Eight years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in
vehicle and highway equipment repair in a transportation or highway construction
setting or experience in heavy equipment parts management, or experience in
purchasing, procurement, or inventory control of vehicle and highway equipment
or as an automotive service manager including three years in a general supervisory
capacity.
Substitution:
One year of experience as a Highway Equipment Supervisor 1 may be substituted
for the required supervisory experience.
Established: 11/16/93
Revised: 10/06/97, 06/03/08
Effective: 06/03/08