City of San Antonio

Heavy Equipment Manager

City of San Antonio$85K — $128K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 8 years of experience in heavy equipment mechanic trade needed.
  • 3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
  • 2 years of experience in a lead role necessary.
  • Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Interview, select, and supervise staff following COSA policies.
  • Develop goals, work schedules, and quality objectives to reduce vehicle downtime.
  • Administer maintenance and repair for the City's vehicle fleet.
  • Implement a preventative maintenance schedule for vehicles and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules at service centers.
  • Oversee vendor relations and contract compliance for repairs.
  • Evaluate and recommend bids for heavy equipment purchases.

Benefits

  • Subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees.
  • Paid disability benefits and life insurance provided.
  • Automatic participation in a beneficial pension program.
  • Work-life balance with standard hours (Monday to Friday).
  • Potential for career growth within the City of San Antonio.
Full Job Description
Salary: $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually
Location : 1318 SE LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Solid Waste Management
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of City vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment at assigned service center. Working conditions are primarily inside an office and shop environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
Southeast Service Center - 1318 Southeast Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78220
Work Schedule
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

  • Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, and if necessary, counsels personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Develops goals and objectives, establishes work schedules, and implements policies and procedures. Develops quality objectives including metrics for minimizing vehicle and heavy equipment downtime.
  • Administers and coordinates the leasing, maintenance and repair of the City's vehicle fleet.
  • Develops and implements a preventative maintenance schedule for vehicles and heavy equipment at assigned service centers.
  • Ensures adherence to the maintenance schedule and monitors preventative maintenance and repairs performed at assigned service centers.
  • Ensures that City and vendor comply with contract terms and conditions. Builds relationships with City vendors to ensure contract compliance and may inspect vendors' work to ensure completion of repairs. Has full responsibility for City Contract compliance
  • Recommends labor rates for maintenance and repair work on heavy equipment. Assists with budget preparation.
  • Assists other City departments with the selection of large vehicles and heavy equipment. Evaluates and recommends acceptance of bids for purchase of off- road and heavy equipment.
  • Evaluates and recommends annual contract bids for parts and service.
  • Oversees maintenance of tools, supplies, and parts. Coordinates orders of stock and tools as needed to ensure work efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
  • Eight (8) years of experience in the heavy equipment mechanic trade, including three (3) years of automotive repair shop supervisory or management experience and two (2) years as in a lead role.
  • Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Applicant Information
  • Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of fleet operations and procedures.
  • Knowledge of fleet management principles, procedures, and practices.
  • Knowledge of vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance and operational procedures, techniques and methods.
  • Knowledge of vehicle and construction equipment utilization.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
  • Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
  • Ability to analyze vehicle and equipment faults and modify repairs and preventative maintenance procedures to affect solutions.
  • Ability to forecast the City's vehicle and heavy equipment needs.
  • Ability to direct the activities of a large number of employees
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:
  • Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
  • Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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