Job Description

A stable public-sector fleet maintenance operation is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Supervisor in Riverside, CA to oversee heavy equipment, truck, generator, and fleet repairs. Ideal candidates bring supervisory, diagnostic, and fleet repair experience. Apply today for a steady 4/10 schedule and a hands-on leadership role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise mechanics and garage personnel performing maintenance, repair, and overhaul work.
• Oversee repairs on heavy construction equipment, trucks, passenger vehicles, emergency generators, fueling systems, and related fleet assets.
• Assist technicians with complex diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair decisions, and safe tool use.
• Inspect major repairs, maintenance work, and new equipment to ensure repairs are completed properly and specifications are met.
• Maintain repair records, support repair-or-replace decisions, and assist with fleet purchase specifications.
• Help ensure shop safety and compliance with applicable DOT, CARB, ACF, OSHA, BIT, and fleet maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• Required:

• • 3+ years of journey-level repair experience, including 2+ years repairing heavy construction equipment and 1+ year repairing truck/automotive equipment.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a related repair, fleet, shop, or equipment maintenance environment.
  • Hands-on experience repairing and overhauling gasoline and diesel-powered trucks, construction equipment, and automotive equipment.
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability across mechanical, diesel, electrical, and related fleet systems.
  • Ability to plan work, coordinate shop priorities, guide technicians, maintain repair records, and communicate clearly.
  • Valid California Driver’s License at time of hire, with ability to obtain an unrestricted California Class A CDL within 6 months.
  • Able to assist mechanics in a hands-on shop role, drive throughout the county as needed, and complete required background, physical, and DOT drug/alcohol screening.

• Preferred:

• • ASE Master Certification in Automotive and/or Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck Repair.
  • Valid unrestricted Class A CDL with Passenger and Tanker endorsements.
  • Experience with fleet maintenance software such as EJ Ward, AssetWorks, or comparable systems, plus proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Working knowledge of DOT, CARB, Advanced Clean Fleets, BIT inspections, Cal/OSHA requirements, repair records, and fleet procurement specifications.

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