Fleet Maintenance Shift Supervisor (1st Shift)

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.​  The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately ​2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: $28.33 - $34.22 (GS.11)

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 6:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 1005 E 12th Street, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: Public Works- Fleet

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for supervising and participating in vehicle maintenance and repair activities for an assigned shift. Duties include monitoring and maintaining fleet and equipment inventory, processing and allocating work orders, supervising daily shop operations, performing mechanic duties, and preparing a variety of reports. Work is performed under limited supervision.

SERIES LEVEL: 
The Fleet Maintenance Shift Supervisor is the fourth level of a four-level fleet services series.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Supervises staff on an assigned shift to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.

Supervises the day-to-day fleet maintenance shop activities for an assigned shift, which includes planning and coordinating processes, procedures, and standards; ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and/or standards.

Prepares, processes, and allocates work orders; participates in planning, organizing, and prioritizing vehicles and equipment for maintenance and repairs; coordinates work with internal employees and/or external contractors or vendors.

Supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment.

Monitors and maintains an inventory of applicable fleet maintenance equipment, parts, supplies, and inventory, ensuring appropriate levels of inventory to ensure efficient division operations; orders supplies and inventory. 

Prepares a variety of reports related to Shift operations. 

Completes applicable forms and maintains accurate records.

Stores, maintains, records, and arranges for disposal of hazardous waste materials such as oil, tires, batteries, and other supplies and equipment related to the work.

Uses and maintains a full set of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment related to the work; observes safe work methods and utilizes safety equipment related to the work.

Performs welding, cutting, and fabrication of metal materials for heavy and light equipment repairs and/or modifications.

Assists in cleaning and maintaining the fleet shop area. 

Uses, carries, and answers cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any): 
None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED and completion of a certified mechanic technical training program with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible fleet maintenance experience/training sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; or any combination of equivalent experience and education. One (1) year of experience in the Lead role is required.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Driver’s License
Obtain Class A or Class B CDL within 5 Months of Hire.
ASE Certifications Preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of supervisory principles; inventory management principles; methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles; diagnostic devices utilized in identifying vehicle and/or equipment malfunctions; the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment common to the field; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work; shop mathematics and tire-changing techniques.

Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; prioritizing and assigning work; using a computer and related software applications; prioritizing and assigning work; training lower-level staff on work procedures and practices; preparing reports; performing major vehicle and equipment repairs; maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment; detecting and diagnosing vehicle and equipment malfunctions; performing routine vehicle maintenance activities to applicable vehicles and equipment; operating and maintaining a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools, and equipment used in the work; understanding and following oral and written instructions; preparing records and reports; reading and interpreting manuals, specifications and drawings and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and those contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: Y
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check/drug screening/lift test/ DOT Clearinghouse

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

KNV 5/05/2026

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