MICHIGAN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
Employees in this job supervise and direct subordinate Heavy Equipment Mechanics, semi-skilled
workers, and Trades Helpers responsible for the operation, coordination, and quality control of a repair
facility.
Position Code Title - Heavy Equipment Mch Spv-2
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Supervisor 12
The employee functions as a first-line supervisor with responsibility for directing employees in a work
area or acts as an assistant in a large departmental garage.
Selects and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion.
Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of
subordinate employees.
Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and
work techniques.
Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained.
Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.
Ensures proper right-to-know and other Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations are followed for the safety of all employees.
Oversees the overhauling and rebuilding of trucks, tractors, pumps, cranes, and other standard or
specialized gasoline, diesel, and manually operated firefighting machinery and equipment.
Purchases and requisitions materials and equipment.
Oversees the receipt of new vehicles and equipment for compliance to specifications.
Coordinates the assignment and return of federal surplus equipment to local fire departments for use in
the rural fire program.
Diagnoses difficult problems, recommends repairs, and determines if service will be completed by
subordinate staff or vendors.
Inspects, tests, and adjusts equipment.
Supervises and participates in the fabrication and construction of specialized tools and equipment.
Prepares cost and material estimates.
Performs any task assigned to subordinate staff, consistent with any licensing or certification
requirements.
The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all
duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.