Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Prince George's County Government • Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is advanced performance, senior skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair and service of a variety of medium to heavy sized motor vehicles and equipment. Incumbent performs the most complex and specialized assignments to include troubleshooting, diagnosis, repairs, performs preventative maintenance and rebuild and/or replace parts or components which require advanced mechanical difficulty. Incumbent provides guidance and training to subordinate staff members and serves in a leadership role in the absence of Equipment Maintenance Division management. Work is performed independently under general supervision of the Garage Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Three (3) years of experience/training in the mechanical field servicing, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of medium to heavy types of motorized vehicles, equipment, and fire and rescue apparatus with at least one (1) year performing full performance (journey-level) work in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of gasoline and diesel-heavy equipment
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Possess experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Garage Supervisor in the daily operation of the Equipment Maintenance Facility overseeing the preventative maintenance program.
• Maintains preventative maintenance records for the entire fleet.
• Verifies that all parts and supplies needed to effect preventative maintenance procedures are either on hand or on order.
• Performs the more complex and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment primarily within the medium to heavy categories, either in the shop or in the field.
• Maintenance and repairs on diesel and gasoline engines, drive trains, computerized electronic ignition, fuel/emission systems, suspension and steering related components in both front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, air conditioning, heating and cooling systems, brake systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Enters pertinent work order data into the “FA Suites” work data system.
• Provides technical guidance and training to subordinate staff members to keep them abreast of new changes, techniques, repairs and procedures and requirements of vehicle maintenance.
• Accurately enters labor hours, time, work orders and dates, utilizing the workstation keyboard.
• Utilizes the most current computer-based diagnostic equipment and service manuals in the analysis of vehicle problems i.e., Texa-diesel diagnostic tool, Tech II (GMC), Pro-Link and refrigerant recovery machines to accurately diagnose vehicle faults.
• Participates as an "essential" employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities.
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED