Mechanic Technician I and Mechanic Technician Apprentice, Grade 16 and 12

Mechanic Technician

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be Grade 12: $49,928 - $54,074; Grade 16: $57,596 - $73,497; Grade 19: $64,942 - $97,811 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The Department of General Services, 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.

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services is seeking Mechanics that are highly skilled or have good aptitude to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy duty vehicles, diesel, alternative fuel and/or gasoline powered buses and related equipment.

An employee is this position will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical work involving the inspection, preventive maintenance and repair of transit buses, and/or a wide variety of complex light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment (such as dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, graders, loaders, back-hoes, rollers, various types of tractors, trenchers, tow trucks, and street sweepers, etc.).

• Work is generally performed in a centralized maintenance facility (including machine shop, highway maintenance depot, on the road, landfills, or wherever a break down occurs) in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• Must have the ability to 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 involves exposure to loud noises, vibrations, dust, dirt and grease.
• Employees 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 items in excess of 100 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

If filled at the Mechanic Technician I level, Grade 16:

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the automotive repair and maintenance trade or as a Mechanic Technician Apprentice.

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

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Ability: Ability to pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items 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:

At Time of Employment Application: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from applicant's state of residence.

Upon Completion of the Probationary Period: A valid US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment serviced/inspected; and a valid Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.

Probationary Period: Individuals appointed or promoted to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the Fleet Management Services Mechanic Technician Training Program (FMSMTTP) and probationary period.

If filled at the Mechanic Technician Apprentice, Grade 12:

Experience: One (1) year technical automotive/mechanical experience.

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

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Abilities: Ability to pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items 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:

At Time of Employment Application: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

First Day of County Employment: Possession and maintenance at all times of a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, or an Instructional Permit for a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, issued by the applicant's state of residence.

Upon Completion of Probationary Period: Possession and maintenance at all times of a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement from the employee's state of residence. Federal Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment services/inspected, and a Maryland State Forklift Operator License.

The Office of Human Resources (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.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) 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 reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at View email address on click.appcast.io . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

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 or interview preference 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 the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

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 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify