Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – FLEET MANAGEMENT
JOB TITLE: VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC III
COMPENSATION: GRADE 14/STEP 1 $39,416 ANNUALLY/$18.95 HOURLY
GRADE 14/STEP 5 $43,555 ANNUALLY/$20.94 HOURLY
APPLICATION PERIOD: UNTIL FILLED
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Fleet Superintendent, diagnose, repair and maintain gasoline and dieselpowered vehicles and equipment; performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical repairs; use hand tools, power operated hand tools, torch, mig welder, tire changer, wheel balancer, brake lathe, scan tools and AC recovery machine. Performs
duties as a Maryland Certified UST Class C Fuel Facility Operator. Possession of a Class A commercial driver’s license
required to perform duties for the Department of Public Works.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol
the little or no notice
• Essential personal subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice
• Pre-employment background check and motor vehicle history
• Normal schedule is 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs comprehensive repair work ranging from preventive maintenance to major repairs and installations on all
vehicles and equipment;
• Diagnose and repairs complex systems on vehicles and equipment, such as, fuel injection systems, ABS brake
systems and electrical systems to include ignition and emission systems;
• Performs scheduled vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance inspections and service, such as engine oil and
filter changes, transmission service, chassis lubrication, engine tune ups and replacement of tires, brakes, batteries,
belts, suspension parts, steering components, hoses and lights.
• Repairs heating, cooling systems, and air conditioning systems and is familiar with Freon recovery machines;
• Performs DOT inspections and preventive maintenance inspections;
• Leads and instructs others in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor tasks associated with the
maintenance/repair of vehicles and related equipment;
• Drives automobiles, trucks, buses, or other commercial weight (over 26,000 pounds) vehicles as required to perform
assigned tasks;
• Performs road service maintenance;
• Participates in weather related emergencies such as snow removal, flooding, etc.;
• Applies acquired knowledge to increasing varied and complex tasks;
• Perform duties independently and as part of a team;
• Welds steel and other metal parts of machinery; fabricates steel items; reworks vehicles and equipment to improve
performance, safety, and durability;
• Complies with all safety programs, policies, and work safely
• Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
• Adhere to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations;
• Completes assigned tasks by established deadlines;
• Performs other related duties as required;
• Performs duties as a Maryland Certified UST Class C Fuel Facility Operator;
• Performs duties assisting with the disposal of surplus vehicles, equipment and miscellaneous items.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• 5 years of vehicle or equipment repair and maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Working knowledge of vehicle or equipment parts, components, and systems, tools, materials, and testing equipment
used in vehicle repair and maintenance and principles, practices, and procedures of vehicle or equipment repair and
maintenance.
• Skill in repair, maintenance and diagnosis of vehicle and equipment malfunctions sufficient to work with minimal
supervision.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to follow verbal and written instructions; read street signs; keep records
and logs; complete written forms; and communicate effectively with others.
• Trained and certified as a Maryland UST Class C Fuel Facility Operator within six months of employment.
• Ability to obtain and Possession of a valid Class “A” CDL license within six months of employment and driving record
with less than 4 points (MD). Some positions may require additional endorsements and/or the absence of certain
restrictions.
• The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and
carrying of very heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment.
SAFETY ANALYSIS
(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75% of the time). Very Heavy work; Constant viewing and lifting over 20lbs; Frequent talking, hearing, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting and moving of objects over 50lbs; Occasionally over 80lbs. Known hazards include risks associated with impacts, heat, chemicals, and sharp objects; work in extreme and/or inclement weather conditions. Work areas frequently encountered include open ditches, trenches, bridges, overpasses, open water, heavy machinery, excessive noise and vehicular traffic.
Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/