BODY & PAINT REPAIR - BODY SHOP SUPERVISOR

Job Title:                                         Body Shop Supervisor

Department/Division:                     Maintenance – Body & Paint Repair

Location:                                         Fleet Maintenance

FLSA Status:                                   Exempt - Non-Represented

Salary Range:                                 $72,700 - $90,900

JOB SUMMARY:

Oversees the daily operations of the Body and Paint Shop. Leads assigned staff. Completes major collision repairs. Orders parts. Provides cost estimates on buses, non-revenue vehicles and bus shelters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees Body and Paint shop and ensures working order of spray booth and equipment.
2. Supervises, schedules and monitors work of assigned staff and checks the quality of completed repairs.
3. Orders parts and materials for Body and Paint Shop to maintain system buses.
4. Researches part availability and writes estimates.
5. Creates spreadsheets of parts and repair time estimates.
6. Monitors progress and completion of vehicles in the shop ensuring that proper repair and safety procedures are followed.
7. Assists with long-range equipment budget.
8. Inspects new bus deliveries.
9. Attends small claims court to testify in the validity of written estimates.
10. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's Degree in Auto Collision, welding or a related field required. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
2. Five (5) years of related experience in welding, estimating required.
3. Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsement P and air brakes required.
4. One (1) year supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of vehicle body repair procedures and best practices.
2. Knowledge of parts and material needs to perform repairs on Buses and non revenue vehicles.
3. Knowledge of materials used in fabrication projects for other departments.
4. Knowledge of safety hazards.
5. Knowledge of bus requirements.
6. Knowledge of MCTS operations.
7. Skilled in the use of hand tools and automotive repair equipment.
8. Ability to lead/supervise others.
9. Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
10. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
11. Ability to work independently.
12. Ability to read plans and diagrams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

1. Work is frequently conducted in an office or shop environment with exposure to mechanical equipment.
2. Physical requirements are those described as light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Milwaukee County Transit System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age; protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.