Hybrid Vehicle & Equipment Shop Supervisor bei City of Tacoma, WA

About the Department

This advertisement is to establish a list that will be used to fill Vehicle and Equipment Shop Supervisor vacancies for the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities, as they occur, for a period of one year. 

A Vehicle and Equipment Shop Supervisor supervises, schedules, and reviews job assignments and work performance of assigned personnel; schedules and evaluates the inspection, servicing, repair and cleaning of a variety of vehicles and equipment; and operates a computerized information system. Must develop rapport and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and vendors.

Vehicle and Equipment Shop Supervisor positions are located within the Public Works Department and Tacoma Public Utilities.

Public Works Department: We provide essential public services by designing, building, maintaining, and preserving public infrastructure that enhances the quality of life for the people of Tacoma in a fair, responsive, sustainable, and equitable manner. Public Works Fleet Services operates 2 separate shops: The Fleet Operations facility (Shop 3) is the primary maintenance shop for the City's vehicles and equipment, servicing the Tacoma Police Department, Public Works, Environmental Services, Etc. The Fleet Annex shop (Shop 4), located at the City's solid waste facility, maintains the heavy-duty refuse fleet.

Tacoma Public Utilities: We provide electric service to the city of Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, Fife, parts of Steilacoom, Lakewood, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and unincorporated Pierce County as far south as Roy. The Fleet Operations facility is the primary maintenance shop for the City's vehicles and equipment.

Position Duties

An equivalent combination to: 
Graduation from high school or equivalent

• One-year lead or supervisory experience AND
• Six of the last ten years working as a journey-level mechanic 

OR

• Completion of a recognized automotive machinist apprenticeship program AND
• Four years' journey-level experience in automotive mechanical maintenance and repair work 

OR 

• Completion of a truck mechanic vocational program AND 
• Four years' journey-level experience in automotive mechanical maintenance and repair work.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington Commercial Driver's License, Class A with appropriate endorsements.
Must provide own full complement of mechanic hand tools if required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Vehicle and equipment shop and office environment; subject to contact with chemical products, noise and fumes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Principles, procedures and techniques of operating an automotive service and repair facility.
• Maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel engines.
• Procedures, tools and diagnostic equipment used in vehicle and equipment servicing, maintenance and repair.
• Maintenance and repair of specialized automotive equipment, to include air, hydraulic, transmission and brake systems.
• WISHA Standards and the hazards and safety precautions of the automotive industry.
• City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand, follow and provide oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Train others.
• Operate specialized equipment used in the automotive industry.
• Operate a personal computer with applicable software applications.
• Work and support others in a customer service environment.

Other Qualifications

This recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

 


Apply

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veteran's preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. 

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details: 
Hourly Rate: $52.45 - $55.07
Annual Salary: $109,096.00 - $114,545.60

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