ABOLISHED 04/16/2015 PER PAY LETTER 15-13 - Automobile Mechanic Supervisor
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under direction, to act as an assistant to the manager of a large State garage in the field of automobile repair and maintenance; to supervise the work of a group of journeyperson automobile mechanics and mechanic helpers engaged in adjusting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining automotive equipment; or to secure necessary repairs to State-owned vehicles from private repair facilities; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Assigns work, gives instructions, maintains discipline, and passes upon difficult mechanical problems in connection with the supervision of the work of a group of automobile mechanics, and mechanical helpers engaged in adjusting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining automotive equipment; compiles estimates of cost on proposed repairs; makes reports; keeps records of work in progress; checks time cards and stock disbursement records; checks requests for needed supplies and parts; analyzes operating costs and output of automotive Shop; discusses mechanical and operating problems with operators of equipment; discusses repairs, negotiates costs, and reviews invoices with suppliers of automotive parts and repairs.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
Three years in the California state service performing the duties of an Automotive Mechanic.
Or II
Five years of experience as a journeyperson mechanic, which shall have included two years as a leadperson or supervisor over three or more journeyperson mechanics.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, adjustment, and repair of automotive equipment; preventive maintenance methods for automotive equipment; flat rate labor time allowances for vehicle repairs; principles of effective supervision; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Skill in: Test adjustment and repair of automotive equipment.
Ability to: Read and write English at the level required for successful job performance; lay out and direct the work of others, and assure effective working relationships; inspect automotive equipment to locate defects, and estimate the cost of repairs; requisition and store a supply of automotive parts; keep records and make reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.
