Automotive Technician 3rd Class

Automotive Technician 3rd Class Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for an Automotive Technician 3rd Class in our Hughesville location. Job Summary This position pays $33.37 per hour. Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and related equipment. Report equipment needing major repair to the supervisor. Keep accurate maintenance records. Learn and perform fabrication, acetylene welding, and electric welding for minor repairs. Assist and learn to diagnose and repair electronic systems, automotive and diesel engines. Perform electronic repairs on antilock brakes, air bags, and emission systems. Use specialized electronic testing equipment, including web-based and laptop standalone test equipment, for diagnoses. Learn to use complex wiring diagrams to diagnose operating faults in wire harnesses and computer controls. Candidate Profile We are seeking a candidate who is reliable, teachable, detail oriented, adaptable, engaged, and possesses good teamwork skills. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required; position requires reading, writing, and mathematics. At least one year of experience as a Shop Attendant, or equivalent automotive maintenance or vocational training experience. Must hold a valid Maryland Learner's permit for a Class A Commercial Driver's License or above, with a good driving record, and obtain a regular Class A CDL within six months. Must hold a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate. Company Culture SMECO champions a culture where people are valued and employee experience is driven by innovation, collaboration, inclusion, safety, and trust. Interested candidates should apply via SMECO's website at Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative/ SMECO