Automotive Mechanic Foreman Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $42,561.10 Annually
Location : St. Thomas/ St. John, VI
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 201905498
Department: |Virgin Islands Police Department- STT|
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Atlantic (Canada)
Description
The work assignments involve the repair of the more complicated equipment. An employee in this class assists in the supervision of the shop in absence of the Motor Pool Supervisor and the Automotive Mechanic Foreman. The work assignments require added knowledge and skills in the performance and repair of hydraulic and other automotive equipment. The Motor Pool Supervisor or Automotive Mechanic Foreman supervises work for conformity with assignments and established standards of automotive repairs.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Repairs and replaces, ignition systems, clutches, brakes, injectors, electrical generators, distribution, fuel pumps and water pumps.
• Assumes and maintains the hydraulic systems of garbage collection and other heavy automotive equipment.
• Disassembles, repairs, and re-assembles related automotive equipment such as dumpsters, loaders, pumps, concrete mixers, and other engines.
• Installs and adjusts rear ends, axles, drive shafts, transmissions and differentials.
• Assists automotive Mechanic Foreman in checking parts and making fuel reports.
• Performs routine clerical work as required.
• Makes periodic inspections of engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, lubricating systems, and brakes of automotive equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Maintains tools and equipment in clean and good working order, submits requisitions for new or improved tools.
• Tests equipment, vehicles and machinery before and after repairs to determine need for repair or adjustment and to ascertain proper operating efficiency.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of the twelfth (12) grade including or supplemented by vocational courses in automotive mechanics, and two (2) years experience at the journeyman's level performing a variety of skilled tasks in the repairs and maintenance of automotive and hydraulic equipment
OR
A minimum of a tenth grade level education and four (4) years experience and training in automotive and hydraulic equipment and repair.
SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATION
Applicant must complete vocational training in the areas of automotive repair, there by receiving a certificate to substantiate the training.
Position Factors
FACTOR 1 - KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Through knowledge of methods, tools and equipments used in the repairing of automotive and hydraulic equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and of safety precautions of the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the departmental regulations and standards, which govern operation of the repair shop.
• Ability to make inspections, detect mechanical defects, and to perform a variety of necessary adjustments and repairs.
• Ability to assist in the supervision of small group of skilled or other workers assigned to a job.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, ability to perform moderately heavy manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and all others contacted in the course of work.
• Skills in the use of a wide range of tools and equipment of the automotive trade.

FACTOR 2 - SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Work is assigned through mostly oral communications but as the employee becomes familiar with the routine duties involved, instructions become more general with detailed instructions required only for non typical, new, difficult or unusual aspects of the work.
FACTOR 3 - GUIDELINES
Guidelines consist of established rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Written and oral guides provide specific instructions for performing most of the duties involved, and generally little interpretation is required. When instructions do not apply, the problem is referred to the supervisor.
FACTOR 4 - COMPLEXITY
Work involves responsibility based on training and certification in the area of automotive repair and maintenance. It involves removing and replacing automotive equipment and machinery parts and making other adjustments required to keep these equipment serviceable.
FACTOR 5 - SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of this position is to provide the department with a qualified certified automotive mechanic who can perform all phases of vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair work.
FACTOR 6 - PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are made with co-workers, vendors, supervisors, and the general public.
FACTOR 7 - PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are made to purchase equipment, supplies, exchange information, clarify assignments and to carry out duties and responsibilities.
FACTOR 8 - PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work involves walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pounding, pulling, reaching and prolonged standing.
FACTOR 9 - WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed indoors and outdoors as the need arises. It is mostly performed in a non-air-conditioned shop.
The Government of the Virgin Islands aspires to provide the highest level of comprehensive benefits, services and programs to eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents which:

• Meet and anticipate their individual needs;
• Assure the GVI's competitiveness with other employers to attract and retain employees;
• Maximize cost effectiveness; and,
• Assure optimal health and productivity of employees.

To achieve this goal, from time to time, the carrier for the GVI's insurance may change. Please contact the Group Health Insurance Office of the Division of Personnel in St. Thomas and St. Croix at for more information regarding carriers.
Medical and Dental Coverage
Enrollment
The Virgin Islands government offers to full-time employees and their eligible dependents, a group health and dental insurance plan.
Full-time employees must enroll within thirty-one (31) days of hire unless they can provide proof of medical coverage from another source. An employee who does not enroll within 31 days of employment will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance plan with single coverage.
If an employee fails to enroll dependents within the initial eligibility period he/she must wait until a period of "open enrollment" is announced or have a qualifying event as determined by the health insurance carrier to enroll dependents or make changes to their coverage.
Effective Date of Coverage
If enrollment forms are received on or before the 6th of the month, coverage will be effective on the first day of the first month following the receipt of enrollment forms. If enrollment forms received on the 7th of the month or later, coverage will be effective on the first day of the second month following the receipt of the enrollment forms.
Example:
Date Forms Received May 1st May 8th January 6th February 7th
Coverage Effective Date June 1st July 1st February 1st April 1st
Dependent Coverage
Dependents of eligible employees may participate in the Group Health and Dental Insurance Program according to the terms and conditions imposed by the Health Insurance Board of Trustees and/or the carrier. Eligible dependents are the employee's:

1. Legal spouse;
2. Natural children;
3. Adopted children; and
4. Step children.

When a new dependent is acquired, you must enroll them within thirty-one (31) days after acquiring such dependent. When enrolling a dependent at any time, the following may be required:

1. Birth certificate;
2. Marriage certificate;
3. Adoption papers; and/or
4. Legal papers of appointment.

Various other documents may be required to determine the eligibility of the dependents.
Cost of Coverage
The GVI contributes toward the cost of Health Insurance for each employee enrolled under the Group Health Insurance Program. The GVI reserves the right to change the amount of the employee contribution when necessary for financial or other reasons.
Waiver or Discontinuation of Benefits
An employee may opt to decline coverage, or discontinue coverage under the Group Health and Dental Insurance Plan at any time. An employee who waives coverage upon employment, or who drops out of the program must provide proof of medical coverage and will be subject to the eligibility requirements imposed by the carrier in order to re-enroll in the program. This provision also applies to dependents that are dropped from the plan.
Coverage discontinues on the last day of the month following a qualifying event or on the date of an employee's separation.
After separation, an employee or dependent may be eligible to convert their group policy to an individual policy within 30 days, depending on the insurance carrier. If an employee would like to convert their policy to an individual policy a notice of conversion must be sent to the insurance carrier. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation (COBRA) coverage is not available in the Virgin Islands after loss of coverage.
Dental Insurance
As a condition of participation, all employees must enroll in medical coverage to qualify for Dental Insurance.
Leave without Pay
The GVI will maintain group health insurance plan coverage for employees on leave without pay. This coverage will remain at the level and under the conditions for which coverage would have been provided if the employee had continued employment continuously for the duration of the leave. However, employees on leave must arrange to pay into the Group Health Insurance Fund the employee's share of their health insurance premium to maintain coverage.
Retirement Benefits
Retired employees and their dependents are eligible to continue to participate in the Group Health and Dental Insurance Program. Retirees must provide updated contact information to the Group Health Insurance Division to maintain coverage.
Life Insurance
The government provides a complementary basic non-contributory $10,000 basic life insurance benefit. In order for the benefit to be effective, an enrollment form must be forwarded to the Group Insurance Office at the Division. The enrollment form must be signed, dated and must indicate a designated beneficiary.
Employees may also select additional life insurance in either 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x base salary or $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000 or $150,000 amounts as supplemental contributory coverage. The employee pays the cost of this additional insurance, and may be required to submit evidence of insurability when increasing coverage after initial enrollment. Insurance enrollment forms and booklets explaining in detail the plan of benefits, as well as claim forms and a schedule of costs may be obtained from the Group Health Insurance Office.
Upon retirement life insurance benefits may be reduced.
Upon death the designated beneficiary will be eligible to receive the life insurance proceeds of the insurance participant, the Division must be notified of the death in order to initiate the claim process. Life insurance benefits are payable by the contracted insurance company and a subject to the limitations established by the insurance company.
Supplemental Insurance
The GVI has several supplemental insurance plans that provide for coverage over and above the regular medical, dental and life insurance coverage.
These plans are voluntary and are not contributed to by the GVI. A list of the current supplemental insurance plans is available through the Group Health Insurance Office. An employee who does not wish to enroll in medical coverage is eligible to enroll in supplemental insurance.
Moving and Relocation Allowance
It is the policy of the GVI to provide a reasonable relocation allowance inclusive of airfare, to eligible employees, based on their employment contract, to help defray the costs associated with relocation from outside the Virgin Islands to accept employment with the GVI. This allowance is made in lieu of any and all claims for reimbursement of relocation and moving expenses.
This policy applies to new employees recruited from off-island and who are approved by the Department Head to receive the benefit of a relocation allowance for moving and relocation expenses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The GVI will provide confidential and voluntary assistance through its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their family members who may be faced with dynamic challenges of financial concerns, legal issues, alcohol or drug problems, marital problems, illness of a family member, emotional worries, child care problems, etc. For the welfare of employees as well as effective business operations, the GVI encourages its employees to take advantage of this valuable benefit of employment with GVI.
Application
Employees and their family members can refer themselves to the EAP. The program may be reached 24 hours a day on weekdays and weekends.
EAP counselors are available to meet with employees or family members to assess a problem and develop a plan for resolution. The counselors may suggest a referral to an outside resource, such as a therapist, Departmental resource, physician, treatment facility or other professional that would be appropriate to assist in resolving the problem or situation. Where an employee may be in need of information, a referral or suggestion may be made over the telephone. There is no charge for employees or their families to use the services of the EAP.
Participation in the EAP Program does not jeopardize job security or promotional opportunities. However, it does not excuse the employee from following GVI p