Occ. Code 7313500

MOTOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 3, GRADE 19

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

NATURE OF WORK

            A Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 3 supervises and directs a motor equipment maintenance staff engaged in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a large volume and variety of gasoline and diesel powered, self-propelled and non-self propelled motor driven equipment.

            Positions in this class are located in several agencies with the largest number in the Department of Transportation.

CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

            Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 3 positions supervise and provide technical direction to a staff performing maintenance and repair, production coordination and scheduling, parts and record keeping, and support services operations for all motor driven equipment and motor vehicles assigned to a Department of Transportation regional equipment maintenance shop, or to a motor equipment maintenance operation of equivalent size.  The shop operations supervised by incumbents make both major and minor mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs and perform maintenance on a large number and variety of vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, motor trucks and buses, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, pavers, and rollers.

            A Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 1 is a working supervisor of a staff of a minimum of 10 motor equipment mechanics and other positions performing major and minor mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on gasoline and diesel powered self-propelled and non-self-propelled equipment.  The class of Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 2 is presently under study and is therefore not discussed in this standard.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES, TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 3 supervises and provides technical direction to a staff performing maintenance, repair, parts, record keeping and support service activities such as machine shop welding and automotive painting in a motor equipment maintenance shop.

• Establishes work priorities and approves repair schedules.

• Reviews work orders and records to identify such factors as rates of productivity, types of repair tasks performed and the time required to perform such tasks for the purpose of identifying problems and improving the effective utilization of staff, equipment, supplies and space.  Recommends such action as changes in shop procedures and modifications to equipment, tools or shop layout.

• Observes shop operations, meets with staff and reviews reports to insure that work schedules are achieved and that agency policy and standards concerning the equipment maintenance program are followed.

• Implements and enforces safety procedures and standards for all shop operations.

• Reviews and evaluates employee work performance.

• May assist in developing training programs for staff by determining training needs based on observations of performance.

• Prepares periodic written reports of shop operations.

Reviews repair history for equipment types and individual pieces of equipment for the purpose of identifying equipment failure trends.  Recommends modifications to existing equipment, and changes in specifications for new equipment to improve or eliminate apparent maintenance and repair problems.

Insures that service and claims covered by warranty are properly performed, and that the work performed by the manufacture’s representative is satisfactory.

Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget by recommending budget requirements for the maintenance shop including staffing, parts, supplies and equipment needs.

Through inspections and the review of reports, identifies cases of vehicles and equipment abuse or misuse by operating personnel, and provides instruction in proper care and operating procedures.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

            Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 3 positions have frequent oral and occasional written communications with the staff supervised in providing information, instruction, assistance and technical direction, and with the supervisor in recommending improvements to operating procedures and standards, discussing maintenance and scheduling problems and recommending possible solutions, and in providing periodic oral and written reports on equipment maintenance shop activities.  Incumbents consult with program staff and others outside of the maintenance shop concerning the proper operations and care of vehicles and equipment and in scheduling repairs and maintenance to insure that equipment downtime is kept to a minimum.  Incumbents have periodic oral and written communications with vendors providing materials, equipment and service to the organization.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION

            Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 3 positions are supervised by higher level administrative positions, usually Motor Equipment Managers who direct the management and control of all repair shop facilities and plan, organize and provide maintenance, administrative and technical control of all motor equipment in the area under their jurisdiction.  Incumbents supervise a subordinate maintenance staff, including Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 1  positions, by establishing work priorities, approving and enforcing work schedules, providing technical direction, assistance and instruction, enforcing applicable department rules, standards and  policies, and by coordinating the various activities performed by the staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Good knowledge of the practices and techniques of making mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic repairs on gasoline or diesel powered automotive, heavy motor truck and construction equipment.

• Good knowledge of the operation and use of automotive and other motor driven equipment, including construction equipment.

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of shop equipment.

• Working knowledge of effective supervision.

• Working knowledge of the methods and practices of administering repair shop operations.

• Working knowledge of department policy and standards, including safety rules and regulations applicable to the motor equipment shop operation.

• Working knowledge of the proper use of automotive repair parts, equipment, materials and supplies.

• Working knowledge of the storeskeeping and inventory control practices followed in a motor equipment maintenance shop.

• Ability to organize and direct the activities of repair shop employees.

• Ability to identify problems and take effective remedial action.

• Ability to train and supervise others.

• Ability to read and interpret technical repair manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints.

• Ability to make accurate diagnoses of mechanical, electrical or hydraulic problems for gasoline and diesel powered self-propelled automotive equipment.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            One year of permanent service as a Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 1 or 2.      

Reviewed:  5/03

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.