Heavy Equipment Mechanic I (Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance)

Baltimore County•Glen Arm, MD

25d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs preventive and skilled diagnostic repair and maintenance on diesel- and gasoline-powered trucks weighing one ton or more, construction equipment, and vehicle and equipment hydraulic and electrical systems. Vacancies are in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Employees may be designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Appointment is contingent on successfully completing a physical examination, drug screen, and employment background investigation.

Requirements

Three years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance, including one year in heavy truck and/or heavy construction equipment engines and special components, including hydraulic equipment maintenance.
Related training may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.
Some positions may require a valid driver's license equivalent to a commercial Class B or Class A Maryland driver's license and a current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; endorsements may be required and certain restrictions may disqualify applicants.
Attach transcripts or degrees and professional licenses or certifications to the application; unofficial copies are acceptable.
Complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application and clearly state dates and duties of past and present experience. A resume will not be considered in determining qualifications.
Applicants selected for appointment must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen, and employment background investigation, including criminal background, education, and fingerprint checks.
The work entails heavy physical labor, including bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, and operating vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment.
Employees may be designated as Emergency/Essential and required to work overtime with little or no notice.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence in Heavy-duty Trucks: T1 (Gasoline Engines), T2 (Diesel Engines), T4 (Brakes), or T6 (Electrical Systems).

Responsibilities

Repair, rebuild, and maintain gasoline-powered trucks weighing one ton or more and construction equipment.
Assist with overhauling and repairing gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, and brakes.
Repair and replace damaged body parts.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance checks and services on diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment, including oil and filter changes and replacing lights, belts, and mirrors.
Prepare metal body parts for painting.
Repair tires.
Assist with overhauling, repairing, and rebuilding complex hydraulic systems on gasoline- and diesel-powered trucks and their components.
Diagnose machine failures.
Repair electrical systems on equipment and vehicles.
Weld machinery metal parts using electric, acetylene, brazing, or cutting techniques as appropriate.
Road-test and otherwise operate equipment and vehicles.
Perform repairs in the field when needed.
Operate equipment to tow disabled vehicles and equipment to the shop when needed.
Perform other related duties as required.