Equipment Service Supervisor; Construction Equipment and Public Works Fleet

Equipment Service Supervisor (Construction Equipment and Public Works Fleet) (Finance)

The County of Riverside's Flood Control & Water Conservation District has an opportunity for an Equipment Service Supervisor who will be assigned to the Operations Division in Riverside.

The Equipment Service Supervisor will plan, assign, and oversee the work of skilled Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics and garage personnel in the repair and overhaul of a diverse fleet, including heavy construction equipment, trucks, emergency generators, and a fueling station. This role involves assisting with complex diagnostics, ensuring safe tool use, preparing equipment purchase specifications, and maintaining repair records. The fleet includes over 150 pieces of equipment, such as excavators, dozers, skid steers, dump trucks, light trucks, passenger vehicles (including hybrids and SUVs), and emergency generators.

The Equipment Service Supervisor will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including those set by the State of California, the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF), and OSHA rules and regulations. Additionally, the Equipment Service Supervisor will conduct performance evaluations for subordinates.

Competitive candidates will possess ASE Master Certification in Automotive and/or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck repair and demonstrate advanced knowledge of diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures using industry-standard fleet maintenance software (e.g., EJ Ward, Asset Works, or similar systems). Candidates will have a strong technical understanding of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment, experience preparing vehicle specifications for fleet purchases, and the ability to perform BIT inspections and maintain accurate inspection reports, service repair records, and maintenance logs.

Possession of a valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong customer service, communication, and technical writing skills, is also highly desired.

This position follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Candidates must be available for weekend overtime as needed to support business operations.

• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled Automotive Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, and other garage personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of graders, wheel and crawler tractors, scrapers, skip loaders, backhoes, and heavy and light trucks.
• In accordance with cost, materials, and manpower factors, assist in determining whether or not to contract out major repair jobs on construction equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to staff, and aid mechanics in difficult diagnoses; supervise the installation of radios, safety equipment, and other accessories.
• Inspect all large repair and maintenance projects to ensure that proper repairs have been made, and that prescribed safety standards have been met.
• Inspect new equipment to ensure that specifications have been met.
• Ensure that proper use of tools and other safety precautions are followed by garage personnel; provide advice and direction regarding minor repair and preventive maintenance problems to personnel in the field.
• Maintain essential repair records in order to make repair or replacement decisions.

Experience: Three years of journey level experience, two years of which are in the repair and overhaul of heavy construction equipment, and one year of which is in the repair and overhaul of automotive equipment.

License: Possession of a valid Commercial California Class B or A Driver's License is required at the time of application.
The Equipment Service Supervisor must obtain a valid, unrestricted California Commercial Driver's License (Class

A) with passenger and tank endorsements within six months of hire.

This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation  safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements

Knowledge of: The methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered trucks and construction equipment; the principles of gasoline and diesel engines; the operation and use of diagnostic equipment; new developments in construction equipment repair and maintenance.

Ability to: Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance; follow oral and written instructions; perform repair and…