Fleet Maintenance Shop Supervisor - Internal Only

Richmond City Council Virginia

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$64,625.60–$101,316.80 Per Year
SKILLS
ASE, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Budget Management, CDL Driver's License, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Debugging Skills, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Employee Benefits, Employee Retention, Fire Engine, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, On Call, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Staff Training, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
2 days ago

Fleet Maintenance Shop Supervisor - Internal Only

Salary

$64,625.60 - $101,316.80 Annually

Location

1700 Commerce Road, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

57M00000033

Department

General Services

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • Language Incentive
  • Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Assistance Program

Description

This recruitment is internal is DGS - Fleet employees only.

The City of Richmond Department of General Services is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Fleet Maintenance Shop Supervisor in the Division of Fleet Services. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing operations for the assigned area of responsibility and supervising assigned staff.

This class supervises the work of assigned Fleet Maintenance crews, and performs the most advanced work of those supervised.

Incumbents supervise paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to

  • Directing, repairing, servicing and maintaining a variety of gasoline and diesel powered automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment to include motors, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and body components
  • Diagnosing defects in automotive equipment and remedying the defects with approved methods
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of other departments regarding repair and maintenance of vehicles
  • Scheduling preventive maintenance inspections, preparing work orders, verifying mileage for next service interval
  • Inspecting shop equipment periodically to ensure compliance with shop safety standards and cleanliness
  • Maintaining accurate vehicle data records and preparing written reports
  • Inspecting new vehicles for proper equipment and optimal functioning
  • Reviewing accident and abuse reports
  • Overseeing employee training and development, evaluating performance and recording vacation, leave and daily clock-in actions
  • Performing other related duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

City of Richmond Department of Public Works employees who perform duties in this class are considered essential employees and may be required to work during times of emergencies, natural disasters, and inclement weather.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Six (6) years of automotive maintenance experience
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia drivers license within 30 days of hire
  • Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial drivers license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

  • Automotive and mechanical principles and theory, including fuel systems
  • Fire truck equipment
  • Familiarity with heavy and off-road equipment, light vehicles, hydraulics, etc.
  • Shop safety principles and standards
  • Diagnostic tools and equipment

Skills (some combination of the following):

  • Computer Proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational and Time Management

Abilities (some combination of the following):

  • Identifying and understanding automotive terminology
  • Reading and understanding manuals, specifications, etc.
  • Supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, push, pull, lift, finger (picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palms, talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, walk, feel and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary work, exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond 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.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

  • Yes
  • No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Some college
  • Associates degree
  • Bachelors degree or higher

04

Do you have a valid and current Virginia drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have a valid and current commercial drivers license (CDL)?

  • Yes
  • No, but able to acquire within six (6) months of hire
  • No

06

This position is considered essential personnel. Employees must be available to work beyond scheduled hours, on-call basis, during inclement weather, and during declared emergencies as required. Are your willing and available to work under these conditions?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Which best describes your years of experience performing maintenance and repairs on light to heavy duty equipment and vehicles?

  • Less than six years of experience
  • Six to nine years of experience
  • Nine to twelve years of experience
  • Twelve years of experience

08

Indicate the type of equipment in which you have at least six (6) years of experience diagnosing and performing maintenance and repairs. Select all that apply.

  • Motors
  • Transmissions
  • Differentials
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Body components
  • None of the above

09

Indicate the safety and compliance duties in which you have at least six (6) years of experience performing. Select all that apply.

  • Post repair testing of vehicles/equipment
  • Ensuring repair shop safety standards
  • Performing motor vehicle state inspections
  • None of the above

10

Indicate the supervisory duties in which you have at least three (3) years of experience performing. Select all that apply.

  • Employee training and development
  • Evaluating employee performance
  • Recording and monitoring employee work hours
  • Assisting shop crew as needed
  • Preparing and monitoring budgets
  • None of the above

11

Do you have any Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications?

  • Yes
  • No

12

Do you currently work for the Department of General Services, Fleet division?

  • Yes
  • No

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Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/

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