Full Jobs List Full Exams List
Bus Maintenance Supervisor
Description of Duties
This is a supervisory mechanical position responsible for the repair and maintenance of the vehicle fleet of a school district. Duties involve assigning and inspecting repair work and providing training to mechanics and drivers while ensuring vehicles are fully operational and meet inspection standards established by the New York State Department of Transportation and the Department of Motor Vehicles. Duties also involve performing a variety of work associated with purchasing, inventory control, and budget development and control activities. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Director of Transportation or other higher level staff member. General supervision is exercised over lower level positions such as an Assistant Bus Maintenance Supervisor and mechanics.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Repair, Diesel Mechanics or a closely related field, plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent*** experience as a skilled automotive mechanic at a journeyman level*, two (2) years of which must have been senior level work**; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in one of the fields mentioned in (A) above plus five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent*** experience as a skilled automotive mechanic at a journeyman level*, two (2) years of which must have been senior level work**; OR,
- Seven (7) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent*** experience as a skilled automotive mechanic at a journeyman level*, two (2) years of which must have been senior level work**; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
NOTE: *Journeyman level experience refers to skilled mechanical work which would involve maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of all systems (brakes, suspension, cooling, exhaust, electrical, engine) of vehicle equipment.
**Senior level work must include training other mechanics in difficult or complex procedures, supervising lower level mechanics and/or helpers, and diagnosing reoccurring automotive problems.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
New York State Certification as a Motor Vehicle Inspector at the time of appointment.
Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid New York State Class *B* or Class *C* Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) at the time appointment.
Must meet all State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position at the time of appointment.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
