Automotive Services Specialist

State of Maryland•Talbot, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Services Specialist functions as a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist, responsible for repairing and maintaining police pursuit vehicles owned by the Maryland State Police, State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. These vehicles must remain safe and reliable while operating at high speeds and in all weather and road conditions. The position is based at the Maryland State Police Motor Vehicle Division in Easton, Maryland. The work includes replacing or repairing vehicle components, performing preventive maintenance and major mechanical and electrical repairs, installing and repairing police equipment, using computer scan tools, preparing repair orders and related paperwork, road-testing vehicles, and performing minor welding and cutting-torch work. The employee may assume some supervisory duties in a supervisor’s absence while maintaining scheduled repairs, and may perform other duties as assigned by supervisory or Command personnel. Applicants must have completed eighth grade and have three years of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles or equipment, including at least one year of major automotive repair work. Specified vocational/technical education or qualifying military service may substitute for some or all of the required experience. Employees assigned duties requiring vehicle operation must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license. The position is subject to random substance-abuse testing; candidates may also be subject to drug screening, a physical examination, and a criminal background investigation including a polygraph examination before permanent appointment.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade.
Three years of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles or equipment, including one year involving responsibility for major automotive repair work.
Employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.
Subject to random substance-abuse testing.
May be subject to initial drug screening, a physical examination, and a complete criminal background investigation, including a polygraph examination, before permanent appointment.
Provide complete and accurate application information; only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience repairing and maintaining all aspects of an automobile.
Current or previous experience completing major repairs to engines, brakes, suspension, and electrical systems.
Graduation from an accredited vocational/technical high school with a major in automotive mechanics or a related field may substitute for up to three years of required experience.
U.S. Armed Forces military service as a non-commissioned officer in Mechanic classifications or as an Automotive Maintenance Technician or in Vehicle Maintenance specialty codes in the Mechanic or Maintenance field may substitute year-for-year for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Replace or repair components on Maryland State Police vehicles and schedule preventive maintenance.
Replace complete engine assemblies and replace or rebuild rear differential assemblies, including axles, bearings, and gears.
Perform engine tune-up work, including replacing spark plugs, ignition wires, coil packs, crank and cam sensors, timing belts, and distributors.
Diagnose, replace, or repair water pumps, power steering pumps, steering gear boxes, and steering racks.
Diagnose and repair brake systems, including replacing brake pads, calipers, rotors, and master cylinders.
Diagnose, repair, or replace air-conditioning components, including evaporator units, and perform a leak test after charging with refrigerant.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions, including electrical windows, blower motors, alternators, electrical shorts, sensors, engine computers, cooling sensors and relays, and ABS systems.
Install, repair, or replace police equipment such as emergency lights, sirens, and shotgun racks.
Operate computer scan tools to diagnose repairs.
Prepare paperwork for completed repairs and a Motor Vehicle Repair Order for each vehicle serviced.
Attach receipts or invoices for externally purchased parts to work orders, and enter inventory, stock, and operation numbers with minimal mistakes.
Take on some supervisory duties in a supervisor’s absence while maintaining scheduled repairs.
Road-test vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition.
Perform minor welding, cutting-torch work, and operate a drill press.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory or Command personnel.