Equipment Mechanic II

Calvert County Government

4d•$58,843 - $67,517

About The Position

Performs skilled automotive maintenance and repairs involving light to heavy maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment. The work requires trade training and experience, includes rotation among assignments to repair a variety of equipment, and is performed under technical supervision. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, in the Department of Public Works, Fleet Maintenance. Compensation is $28.29–$32.46 per hour ($58,843–$67,517 annually).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by training in automotive and heavy equipment repair.
Five years of experience performing maintenance and repair, including three years of experience maintaining heavy-duty diesel engines.
Valid Class B commercial driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations within six months of employment.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques of the automotive repair trade.
Knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to perform light to heavy automotive repairs.
Ability to deal effectively with the public.
Ability to use tools and equipment of the trade.
Must operate a County-owned vehicle and is subject to alcohol and drug testing.
Requires strenuous physical effort, including walking over rough, uneven terrain; repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; and lifting objects up to 100 pounds.
Exposure to dirt and soil and hazards from working with tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Passenger endorsement may be required.

Responsibilities

Maintains, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on County-owned and maintained equipment, heavy motor equipment, and vehicles.
Diagnoses equipment problems and performs repairs.
Maintains and repairs power saws, power pruners, weed eaters, and other equipment assigned to the Highway Maintenance Division.
Supervises and assigns work to other mechanics when the Equipment Repair Supervisor is absent.
Prepares service and work orders detailing repairs or services performed and parts used for billing outside agencies or division budgets as required.
Contacts vendors to order parts and supplies or check repair-part prices.
Operates a service truck for road and field calls, to pick up parts and supplies, and to transport vehicles to and from garages for specialized work.
Cleans shops and checks and maintains shop equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
Rotates assigned workstations, including an open bay and service truck, to repair a variety of equipment.
Dismounts and mounts heavy-duty equipment tires.
Operates a salt and/or sand loader to load trucks and operates trucks to plow snow and spread salt during snow and ice removal operations.
Assists with storm cleanup.
Performs related work as required.