Garage Supervisor

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Work Tasks

• Look at vehicles coming into the shop, decide what needs to be repaired, and estimate how much it will cost
• Assign garage workers to make the repairs and help them when needed
• Make sure that work is done correctly and that the worksite is kept safe
• Make work schedules, keep employee records, train new workers, and order supplies
• Work in repair shops for automotive dealers, auto repair shops, gas service stations, taxi and auto leasing companies, and the government
• Work with automobiles, hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, invoices, and work schedules

Salary, Size & Growth

• $65,000 average per year ($31.25 per hour)
• A large occupation (415,900 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.4% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma and work experience as a mechanic
• Employers Prefer: A 2-year degree or apprenticeship in automotive or diesel repair with experience working on different types of machines
• Certification/Licensing: A driver's license is needed.