Mechanic Supervisor

Douglas County, CO

$76K — $114K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Preferred graduation from an automotive, diesel, or heavy-equipment training program.
  • Minimum of eight years of fleet-based automotive and/or diesel mechanical experience.
  • At least one year of supervisory experience in a fleet setting.
  • Valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and conduct maintenance and repair for fleet vehicles and equipment.
  • Assign and prioritize work for Fleet Services mechanics and provide technical guidance.
  • Review and approve employee timesheets and assist with staffing needs.
  • Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs for optimal fleet reliability.
  • Order required parts and maintain inventory accuracy within the fleet management system.
  • Analyze maintenance information to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules.
  • Develop and maintain mechanic training programs to keep technical skills current.

Benefits

  • 11 ½ paid holidays + a floating holiday each year.
  • 9 hours of paid vacation and 8 hours of paid sick time monthly.
  • Medical insurance with options from United Healthcare.
  • Life insurance coverage at two times the employee's salary at no cost.
  • Defined retirement contribution plan with an 8% match.
  • Annual performance reviews with potential for pay increases.
  • Access to dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Full Job Description
Salary: $76,350.00 - $114,525.00 Annually
Location : Castle Rock, CO, CO
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026 - 3306
Department: Facilities, Fleet, & Emergency Services
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position

This is a working supervisory position responsible for performing complex mechanical maintenance and repair work, as well as providing day-to-day supervision and leadership within the Douglas County Fleet Services division.
The position supervises an assigned team of mechanics and coordinates maintenance and repair activities for a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring preventive maintenance compliance, providing technical guidance and employee development, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective shop operations.
Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
  • Supervises and performs maintenance and repair activities for vehicles and equipment assigned to the Fleet Services shop or location.
  • Provides day-to-day supervision to assigned Fleet Services mechanics. Assigns and prioritizes work, provides technical guidance and support, coordinates training, conducts employee performance evaluations, and administers corrective action as appropriate to ensure established policies, principles, and standards are maintained.
  • Reviews and approves employee timesheets and assists with scheduling and staffing needs.
  • Implements, administers, and monitors preventive maintenance programs to promote vehicle and equipment reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with or exceeding manufacturer specifications.
  • Works closely with the Parts Department to order required parts and supplies and maintain accurate inventory information within the fleet management system, including expenditures, repair parts, supplies, and other applicable costs.
  • Analyzes vehicle and equipment utilization and maintenance information within FASTER to ensure appropriate maintenance programs and schedules are followed.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains mechanic training and certification programs to ensure employees have the technical knowledge and skills necessary to remain current with industry repair standards, technologies, and best practices.
  • Reviews work orders, repair documentation, and related reports for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate documentation.
  • Prepares, performs, and documents required annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) inspections and ensures inspection records are properly maintained and filed.
  • Initiates, documents, and tracks applicable manufacturer warranty claims to maximize warranty recovery and reduce County repair costs.
  • Monitors fleet assets to ensure compliance with applicable State of Colorado emissions testing requirements.
  • Provides technical assistance and performs mechanical maintenance and repair work as operational needs require.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Graduation from an automotive, diesel, or heavy-equipment technical training program is preferred.
  • Eight (8) years of fleet-based automotive and/or diesel mechanical experience.
  • One (1) year of experience in a fleet lead or supervisory role.
  • A combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire. A motor vehicle record review is required at the time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
  • Must possess or obtain a Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit within 90 days of hire and obtain a Class A CDL with no "E" restriction within two (2) years of the date of hire.
  • Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Air Pollution Control Division, Diesel Fleet Self-Certification Program inspection card.
  • Must possess or obtain applicable certification to service and repair automotive air-conditioning systems and perform heavy-duty diesel opacity emissions testing.
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and/or manufacturer certifications are preferred.
  • This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Additional Information

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Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
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Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.

  • 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
  • 9 hours of paid vacation per month
  • 8 hours of paid sick time per month
  • Medical insurance employees can choose from two plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan
  • Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee
  • Mandatory retirement - defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
  • Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase
Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.

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