Heavy Automotive Technician I/II

About the role

The Prince George’s County Office of Central Services is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I/II, grade A-15/16, within its Fleet Management Division. This is an entry level, skilled mechanical role responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing/servicing and performing preventive maintenance on medium to heavy-sized motorized vehicles/equipment such as automobiles, vans, small trucks, and buses.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes computer-based diagnostic equipment, service/parts manuals to analyze and correct vehicle problems.
• Performs maintenance, inspections, and repairs of the following vehicle components: Engine and drive trains, Computerized electronic ignitions, Fuel/emissions systems, Suspension and steering related components in the front and rear drive vehicles, Air conditioning, heating, and cooling systems, Brake systems.
• Performs and diagnoses minor road repairs and tows disabled vehicles in compliance with Maryland Vehicle Law and Division policies.
• Enters, edits, and completes work orders using the current computerized database.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class for work.

Requirements

• Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of experience and/or training in the mechanical field of servicing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of medium to heavy motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of experience and/or training in the mechanical field of servicing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of medium to heavy motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points.

Skills

Must possess the ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more; pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, and climbing; and safely operating trucks, tractors, and other motor vehicles and equipment.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.