HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR SUPERVISOR 7373

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, a Heavy Equipment Repair Supervisor coordinates and supervises a staff involved in the building, maintenance and repair of diesel engine equipment, related transmissions and heavy equipment. The incumbent is in charge of establishing and managing in-service training programs for the staff of mechanics, auto servicemen, stockmen and stock clerks under supervision. A Heavy Equipment Supervisor is accountable to an administrative superior via conferences and written reports.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops and implements a program of building, maintenance and repair of diesel engine equipment, e.g., diesel engines and related transmissions, fuel injection systems, and rear ends;

Supervises and directs a large number of mechanics and auto servicemen, through foreman; as well as, stockmen and stock clerks;

Diagnoses causes of equipment failure and malfunction;

Evaluates equipment condition and makes recommendations for equipment replacement or repair;

Assists in preparing equipment specifications and departmental budgets;

Prepares purchase orders for tools, equipment, parts, materials and supplies;

Conducts studies on the productivity of the division;

Prepares reports

Institutes and directs the in-service training programs for the staff of mechanics, auto servicemen, stockmen and stockclerks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and tools needed for the building, maintenance and repair of diesel engines and related transmissions and heavy equipment; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain comprehensive maintenance and repair records for a large number of diesel engine equipment and related transmissions and heavy equipment; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to understand and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Seven years of experience in the repair and maintenance of diesel engine equipment, automotive transmissions and heavy equipment, including at least two years in a position involving responsibility for the supervision of a wide range of repair work on a fleet of vehicles.

4/6/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive