Heavy Truck Mechanic (Automotive Mechanic II)

Anne Arundel County•Anne Arundel County, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill Permanent, Full-time, Represented, Safety Sensitive positions within Utilities in the Department of Public Works. This position can be assigned to any location within the Bureau Utilities. This is full journeyman level work in the maintenance and repair of automotive, trucks and related gasoline and diesel powered equipment. Work involves responsibility for the performance of skilled tasks in the mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance of automotive equipment including police vehicles, passenger cars, trucks, tractors, mowers, and/or other standard and specialized equipment. Assignments are received in the form of work orders, and employees work under general supervision, using independent judgment in diagnosis and repair. Work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion.

Requirements

Graduation from high or vocational school
two or more years experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment at the full performance level
automotive service excellence (ASE) certification for ASE T Series: Medium-Heavy Truck (T1-T8)
a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license without air brake restriction
Candidates must possess the ability to acquire a medical certificate as mandated by Federal Laws in order to obtain a CDL Learner's Permit.
This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.

Nice To Haves

A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without air brake restriction.
General maintenance and repair of heavy duty trucks and off-road equipment with complex hydraulic systems such as loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, vactors and roll-off trucks.
Automotive Service Excellence Certifications.

Responsibilities

Tunes engines, gaps and replaces spark plugs, sets timing; replaces cylinder heads and gaskets; grinds valves; makes service calls.
Repairs and overhauls transmissions, differentials, front and rear end assemblies; turns brakes rotors and drums.
Utilizes computerized diagnostic equipment in determining service requirements.
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related parts including brakes, cooling, ignition, electrical, and fuel systems, mufflers, and exhaust pipes.
Repairs and overhauls generators, carburetors and clutch assemblies; replaces broken axles and springs; replaces hydraulic lines and cylinders.
Repairs and overhauls air compressors, portable pumps, chain saws, lawn mowers, and other specialized equipment; may do limited welding and blacksmithing work related to repairs.
Performs related work as required.