Auto Repair Foreman presso City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

Under general supervision, supervises a moderate sized group of repair workers and others in the maintenance or repair of automotive and other related equipment.

Position Duties

• Supervise the work of a moderate sized group of repair workers, helpers, and others engaged in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of automotive and other gasoline-operated equipment including trucks, passenger vehicles, and other construction equipment. 
• Assign work and provide instructions relative to work orders and repair work.
• Inspect repair work in process and upon completion.
• Assign subordinates to maintain and repair units and parts in pumps involving tasks such as tightening pump rods, re-facing pump seats, fitting keys in pump impellers, grinding valves, and checking bearing adjustments in pump barrel.
• Ensure that required parts are available.
• Review records prepared by subordinates.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies, materials, and parts.
• Maintain records such as employee schedules, lubrication of automotive equipment, and duties performed and generates reports thereon.
• Perform tests on equipment before and after repairing to determine operating condition.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (Required):

• High School graduation or GED with successful completion of coursework in shop and auto repair work. 
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in assembling, repairing, and maintaining light duty, heavy duty, or other automotive equipment. 

• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Other Qualifications

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit:   15 points