Mechanic Supervisor

Mechanic Supervisor

Salary

$61,942.40 - $77,417.60 Annually

Location

6011 Blue Bluff Road (East Service Center), Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-10730

Department

TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Performs supervisory work, services and some repair work on light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Oversees and manages the yearly, monthly and daily operations of the vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair shops and staff performing scheduled maintenance work and unscheduled maintenance repairs. Plans, schedules, coordinates and prioritizes work, tracks production schedules and materials and resources consumed, and monitors program processes for efficiency. Evaluates and inspects projects and recommends and implements program and process changes, as required. Develops and submits program and project reports to management within appropriate time frames. Performs all work in compliance with established work schedules, methods and safety procedures and practices.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second in a series of two equipment mechanic-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the scope of supervisory work and additional lead and technical experience being performed. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, develops, schedules, prioritizes, directs, implements and monitors the daily work activities of subordinates and other staff members performing daily maintenance and customer service program elements.
• Manages subordinates and other staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed, work and safety standards are maintained, and schedules are met.
• Monitors, inspects and reports on work performance within programs. Recommends changes based on production analysis and customer service standards tracking. Counsels employees as necessary to improve performance. Determines necessity of, implements, reviews and recommends disciplinary action or termination of employees, as required.
• May service, inspect, diagnose and perform some repair work on vehicles and equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules or unscheduled repair work.
• Conducts quality control checks and tests. Test drives vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares cost estimates for work projects.
• Coordinates purchase requests for parts orders. Controls and manages stock inventory for repair facility.
• Maintains records of repairs made, work orders and time worked. Prepares and evaluates reports and keeps records on types of repairs, costs and materials used.
• Communicates and coordinates with County departments, staff, and other public and private entities regarding program operations, project coordination, schedules, work requests, and issues and conflict resolutions. Serves as technical advisor in fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible fleet maintenance and repair experience,

including two (2) years of supervisory or management experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

State Inspector's License or within sixty (60) days of date of hire.

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of date of hire.

Preferred:

One or more of the following endorsements on the license: Tank Vehicle (T) and Air Brakes (A).

Welding experience.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification and certified in A/C Recycling.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, equipment, materials and tools used in repairing light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines; and, applicable automotive/ equipment standards and procedures.
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.

Skill in:

• Operating and using tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in motor vehicle fleet maintenance, and light and heavy-duty equipment.
• Applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Working with others, including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
• Diagnosing problem to repair or replace.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Supervise and train the work of staff.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, driving, handling, use of vision, depth perception, reaching, forceful gripping, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with exhaust fumes, volatile chemicals and hazardous substances. Subject to contact with dangerous machinery, noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation, tools or machinery, indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Department: TNR (Transportation & Natural Resources)

Location: 6011 Blue Bluff Road Austin Texas 78724 United States.

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions about this posting, contact: Olivia Aleman at Olivia.Aleman@traviscountytx.gov.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs