AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST

About the role

The position functions as a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Police Pursuit vehicles owned by the Maryland State Police, State Fire Marshal's Office and Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. This position maintains vehicles which will at any given time; have to exceed twice the posted speed limit, in all weather and road conditions. This position ensures the safe and reliable operating condition of all Police Pursuit vehicles. The safety of the Trooper as well as the motoring public traveling the Maryland roadways is critical.

Responsibilities

• Replace or repair components on MSP vehicles and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Replaces complete engine assemblies, replaces / rebuilds entire rear differential assemblies to include axles, bearings and gears.
• Replaces all components involved in engine tune-up, to include spark plugs, ignition wires, coil packs, crank and cam sensors, timing belts and distributors.
• Diagnose, replace or repair water pumps, power steering pump, steering gear box and steering racks.
• Diagnose and repair brake systems to include replacing brake pads, calipers, rotors and master cylinders.