Heavy Equipment Maintenance Center Team Leader

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.  Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule II, Grade H24, Regular schedule 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Highways & Equipment Maintenance.
 
 A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

 
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
 
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.  
 
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
 
Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
 
You MUST attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
 
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. 

Under general supervision, oversees and coordinates the operation of a heavy equipment preventive maintenance center. Plans, coordinates, leads, and performs skilled diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance work on trucks and heavy equipment.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of a heavy equipment service center. 
• Oversees and coordinates the maintenance of shop facilities and equipment. 
• Maintains the inventory of supplies, parts, and tools.
• Receives, prioritizes, and schedules maintenance and repair work requests. 
• Plans, oversees, and coordinates the work of mechanics and other maintenance center staff.
• Performs skilled diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance work on a variety of heavy equipment and trucks.
• Coordinates the repair and maintenance of vehicles with the user agencies. 
• Keeps records of service center activities. 
• Prepares periodic reports.

Examples of Other Duties:

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Five years' experience in heavy equipment and truck repair and maintenance. 

(Related training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Age Requirement
Non-Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application. (License may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

Possession of a current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is required at the time of application.

All licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
 
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
 
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Center Team Leader 
Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 
308 Allegheny Ave. 
Towson MD 21204 

You must attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.