Job Description

Job Title Heavy Equipment Mechanic Technician, Lead, Grade 20
Location Derwood, MD, US
Organization Name Department of General Services, Fleet Automotive Heavy Equipment
Medical Exam Core II Exam with Drug & Alcohol Screen
Background Investigation No
Financial Disclosure No


CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2023

This position is open only to:

(1) Current Montgomery County Government employees;

(2) Montgomery County employees who were affected by reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights;

(3) Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program; or
(4) Active Montgomery County Customized Employment Public Interns, QUEST Interns, Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Customized Employment Public Interns, QUEST Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship.

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

, seeks individuals 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.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Montgomery County Fleet Management Services provides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers. Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff.

WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT

The Division of Fleet Management Services has three main worksite locations (Rockville, Silver Spring and Kensington), and the employee will work on specific shifts to be assigned, based on a 24/7 hour operation. Shifts may include nights and weekends and are subject to change based on training/operational requirements.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

Work is generally performed in a centralized maintenance facility and regularly involves exposure to loud noises, vibrations, dust, dirt, and grease. The work requires employees to push, pull, turn, position and otherwise move parts, assemblies, components, equipment and tools often near or immediately adjacent to running engines where employees are exposed to compressed air, electrical current, belts, pulleys, fan blades and sharp edges. Additional hazards include spring-loaded parts, lifts, and presses on wet/greasy floors, hot hydraulic fluids and oils, acetylene and oxygen cutting torches near flammable substances, battery acid and cleaning solvents, and working at heights of from ten to twenty feet above the ground or floor level. Performance of the work of the class may occasionally expose employees to human/animal waste and/or body fluids. These hazardous working conditions require employees to strictly follow safety procedures and regularly employ safety equipment including safety glasses, rubber and leather gloves, hearing protection, eye and face shields, respiratory masks, and steel toe shoes.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and a drug/alcohol screening.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant\'s responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County\'s "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff\'s office) are subject to the County\'s ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 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 such as, but not limited to, dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, graders, loaders, backhoes, rollers, pavers, tractors, trenchers, tow trucks, street sweepers, leafers and comparable equipment.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Equivalency: None.

Physical Ability: The ability to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods, and must continuously bend, reach, stretch, lift, stoop, climb and crouch often on top of, in, and under vehicles and engines in cramped and awkward positions. Performance of the work of the class regularly involves exposure to loud noises, vibrations, dust, dirt and grease. Employees must be able to perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally in excess of 100 pounds.

Medical: Selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete a Core II Exam prior to appointment.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Possession and maintenance of:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification in Medium and Heavy Trucks (T1-T8).
• A Class \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cB\xe2\x80\x9d Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by applicant\'s state of residence.
• US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609).
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.
• Certificate of Completion for the Fleet Management Services Mechanic Technician Training Program (FMSMTTP).

Probationary Period: Individuals appointed or promoted to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Preferred Criteria

There is no Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting the minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• 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. \xc2\xb7
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and/or overhauling of major components and systems including (but not limited to) 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. \xc2\xb7
• 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 working as a team member to provide excellent customer service.

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