Heavy Equipment Mechanic Technician, Lead, Grade 20

Montgomery County•16700 Crabbs Branch Way Derwood MD 20855 USA, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal-only job posting, available to current Montgomery County Government employees only. The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Technician Lead for the Heavy Equipment Shop to perform advanced skilled inspection, maintenance and repairs on diesel, alternative fuel and/or gasoline powered heavy and related equipment and will function as a lead worker. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $69,601 to $89,991, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
Prior experience serving as a Mechanic Technician II, with six (6) years of verifiable, progressively responsible experience in problem diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspection of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.
Possession and maintenance of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification in Medium and Heavy Trucks (T1-T8).
Possession and maintenance of a Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by applicant’s state of residence.
Possession and maintenance of US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609).
Possession and maintenance of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.
Completion of the Fleet Management Services Mechanic Technician Training Program (FMSMTTP).

Nice To Haves

Experience performing preventive maintenance, service inspections and advanced level diagnostic and repairs on medium and heavy-duty trucks and equipment following established standards, reference manuals, and maintenance schedules.
Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and/or overhauling of major components and systems including gas and diesel engines, automatic and manual transmissions, differentials and transaxles.
Experience working on advanced heavy truck and equipment vehicle systems, such as diesel emissions, air brakes, hydraulics, PTO's, auxiliary drives, multiplex wiring, and pneumatics.
Experience using a computer/laptop and various office-suite (such as MS Office), enterprise (such as Oracle) and stand-alone software/systems to communicate, word process, requisition; manage records and conduct research.
Experience using a Fleet Management Inventory System (such as FASTER or Asset Works).

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead worker, providing on-the-job training, mentoring, and technical instruction to less experienced Mechanic Technicians.
Perform advanced skilled inspection, maintenance, and repairs on diesel, alternative fuel, and/or gasoline-powered heavy and related equipment.
Exercise independent, advanced-level judgment while performing inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a full array of medium and heavy-duty truck systems.
Select and safely use proper tools, equipment, diagnostic devices, service manuals, technical references, and efficient repair procedures.
Serve as the shop lead for new vehicle intake, inspection, and preparation, including coordinating receipt, performing pre-delivery inspections, documenting deficiencies, and coordinating warranty repairs.
Serve as the lead for manufacturer campaigns, safety recalls, and technical service bulletins, including monitoring, coordinating repairs, and maintaining documentation.
Provide technical guidance to other mechanics, assist with troubleshooting complex repairs, help prioritize daily workloads, and promote safe and efficient shop operations.
Provide day-to-day direction to shop personnel and assist with shop coordination during the absence of a Crew Chief when operational needs require.