Mechanic Technician I and Mechanic Technician Apprentice, Grade 16 and 12

This position will be underfilled at the Mechanic Technician Apprentice, Grade 12 or at the Mechanic Technician I, Grade 16.

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.

WHO WE ARE

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services provides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers. Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services is seeking Mechanics that are highly skilled or have good aptitude to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy duty vehicles, diesel, alternative fuel and/or gasoline powered buses and related equipment.

The Division of Fleet Management Services has three main worksite locations (Rockville, Silver Spring and Kensington), and the employee will work on specific shifts to be assigned, based on a 24/7-hour operation. Shifts may include nights and weekends and are subject to change based on training/operational requirements.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

Mechanics are expected to provide a Basic Mechanics Handset of tools necessary to satisfactorily perform their work.

These positions are available for a non-competitive promotion to a Mechanic Technician I, Grade 16 or Mechanic Technician II, Grade 19 when the minimum qualifications and skill level requirements have been met.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and a drug/alcohol screening

An employee is this position will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical work involving the inspection, preventive maintenance and repair of transit buses, and/or a wide variety of complex light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment (such as dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, graders, loaders, back-hoes, rollers, various types of tractors, trenchers, tow trucks, and street sweepers, etc.).

• Work is generally performed in a centralized maintenance facility (including machine shop, highway maintenance depot, on the road, landfills, or wherever a break down occurs) in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. 
• Must have the ability to continuously bend, reach, stretch, lift, stoop, climb and crouch often on top of, in, and under vehicles and engines in cramped and awkward positions. 
• Performance of the work involves exposure to loud noises, vibrations, dust, dirt and grease. 
• Employees perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds.

Mechanic Technician I level, Grade 16

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the automotive repair and maintenance trade or as a Mechanic Technician Apprentice.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Ability: Ability to pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds.

Medical: Selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete a Core II Exam prior to appointment.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

At Time of Employment Application:

Possession of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from applicant’s state of residence.

Upon Completion of the Probationary Period:

A valid US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment serviced/inspected; and a valid Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.

Probationary Period: Individuals appointed or promoted to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the Fleet Management Services Mechanic Technician Training Program (FMSMTTP) and probationary period.

If filled at the Mechanic Technician Apprentice, Grade 12

Experience: One (1) year technical automotive/mechanical experience.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Abilities: Ability to pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds.

Medical: Selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete a Core II Exam prior to appointment.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

At Time of Employment Application:

Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

First Day of County Employment:

Possession of either a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, or an Instructional Permit for a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, issued by the applicant's state of residence.

Upon Completion of Probationary Period:

Possession and maintenance at all times of a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement from the employee's state of residence;

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment services/inspected; anda Maryland State Forklift Operator License.

Montgomery County Government offers a wide variety of competitive benefit programs/plans to eligible employees, such as:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage)
• Group Term Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (healthcare, childcare, commuter choice transit)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave (such as Personal Leave Days, paid holidays, sick leave, etc.)
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Credit Union
• Tuition Assistance/Professional Development
• Retirement Plans
• Work Life Balance
• Free Parking
• Free County Ride-on Bus Pass

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and service inspections on transit buses, heavy trucks, and construction equipment following established standards, reference manuals, and maintenance schedules.

• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and/or overhauling of major components and systems including (but not limited to) gas and diesel engines, automatic and manual transmissions, differentials and transaxles.
• Experience utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment and tools to pinpoint equipment malfunctions.
• Experience working on advanced heavy truck and transit vehicle systems, such as diesel emissions, air brakes, hydraulics, PTO's, auxiliary drives, multiplex wiring, and pneumatics.
• Experience interpreting and applying manufacturer's recommended maintenance and repair standards, using repair manuals, schematics, diagnostic codes and safety manuals required to accomplish maintenance tasks.
• Experience working on electric vehicles.
• Experience working on alternative fuel vehicles and engines such as E-85, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and advanced technology drive train systems and controls.