Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on July 15, 2025. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on July 15, 2025.

Job Title:  Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Department: County Garage

External Hiring Range: $58,450.38 - $71,845.29

Compensation Grade: 3004

Pay Range: $58,450.38 - $90,598.09

Posted Internally and Externally

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to perform administrative, supervisory, and technical work directing the operations of the County garage facility.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High School diploma or GED, and seven (7) years of experience in the repair, adjustment, and maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles, including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: ASE Master, Triple Master in Chrysler, and supervisor training through Argus Insurance Services.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Plan and coordinate the activities of the County Garage; direct the maintenance and repair, parts, and servicing operations.
• Develop and implement improved garage operational, maintenance, and repair policies and procedures; oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of requisite records and reports.
• Direct the development of staff training and safety programs; supervise the maintenance of garage buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to subordinate personnel on difficult or unusual problems.
• Inspect garage facilities and equipment to determine their proper utilization and maintenance; ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Assist in the replacement and procurement of County Vehicles; Coordinates the up-fit of County Vehicles to meet department needs
• Maintain files on all vehicles and equipment repaired.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports concerning various aspects of the vehicle and equipment maintenance program.
• Oversee the purchase of parts and materials as necessary when items are not in stock.
• Assist in budget development; maintains simple records such as cost of maintenance and repair activities and time and attendance records.
• Assist in the sale of surplus County fleet vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment employed in the mechanical repair of light and heavy automotive vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive mechanic trade.
• Knowledge of the materials and parts used for the repair of automotive vehicles.
• Knowledge of the various testing devices, machines, and hand tools used in mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
• Skill in the use of machine and hand tools.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Ability to diagnose difficult or unusual vehicle conditions and malfunctions and to determine effective corrective measures.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to maintain accurate files and compile data into report form.

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyl