Automotive/Heavy Equipment Shop Supervisor

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

04/10/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 22

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cities of Bessemer and Irondale are seeking to fill the position of 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:

Agencies provide 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. Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Bessemer: $48,713 - $75,566
Irondale: $59,072 - $91,624

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the Merit System agencies. 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:

Work is performed both in an indoor office setting and in an employer-owned automotive workshop. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer and phone as well as the occasional use of electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as a pneumatic wrench. Exposure to contaminates such as dust, gasoline, and/or caustic chemicals, and to potential mechanical and moving vehicle hazards is common. Work involves exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), working around uneven, cluttered, and slippery surfaces, high vibration, and loud noise (e.g. industrial and repair equipment).

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.