Motor Pool Supervisor​/Lead Technician

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Functional

Title:

Motor Pool Supervisor/Lead Technician

Job Title:

Motor Vehicle Technician IV

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Motor Pool

Posting Number: 14222

Closing Date: 04/26/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Installation, Repair, and Maintenance

Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.16

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-18

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Austin State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 2203 W 35TH ST

Other Locations:

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Brief

Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Motor Pool Supervisor/Lead Technician works under the direct supervision of the Director, Support Services. The Motor Pool Supervisor is responsible for supervising the fleet services technicians in the execution of all fleet vehicle and equipment repair. Responsible for maintaining parts/tool inventory. Manages employee's performance through Agency approved practices. Rebuilds and overhauls engines, transmissions, carburetors, and other major vehicle components and systems.

Inspects and repairs electrical and cooling systems. Performs oil and filter changes, transmission service, brake and suspension repair, tire installation and repair, wheel alignments, air conditioning diagnosis and repair, state vehicle inspections, and other scheduled maintenance. Performs engine tune-ups and makes required adjustments on vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and tractors. Performs paint and body work. Installs various after-market accessories and equipment.

Following Fleet Focus, HHSC and DADS guidelines and regulations, records work performed, and parts used. Uses on-board and handheld electronic diagnostic equipment and a variety of other specialized tools and equipment to isolate malfunctions. Performs related work as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises technicians to ensure that the school's fleet of vehicles and equipment has an operational rate sufficient to fully support the needs of the campus. (40%)

Serves as the lead technician ultimately responsible for the correct fault diagnosis and repair of all vehicles and equipment. (30%)

Processes paperwork to accurately fulfill departmental needs in support of repair parts and supply accountability processes, maintenance records, and budget expenditures. (10%)

Uses hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, and test equipment to ensure safety during equipment operation and maintenance. ( 10%)

Communicates to facilitate motor pool-related business and promote productive work relationships with others. (5%)

Performs housekeeping duties to ensure that work areas are clean, orderly, and safe. (5%)

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs):

Knowledge and understanding of motor vehicle operations and traffic safety rules and regulations.

Knowledge of passenger loading and unloading procedures and protocols

Knowledge of the maintenance of motor vehicles.

Knowledge of general vehicle repair and maintenance.

Knowledge of stationary diesel engine repair and maintenance

Knowledge of vehicle installed…