Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Heavy Equipment Mechanic 3A) grade A17 position, in the Office of Highway Maintenance.

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.

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Examples of Work

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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-powered heavy equipment
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess experience repairing and maintaining diesel engines.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: 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. Tentative Interview Dates: June 29-30, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location: Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace