Utility Person - Fleet

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; during inclement weather events or emergencies hours and days may vary; full benefits

This position is responsible for assisting the Department of Fleet Services with vehicle movement, parts and fuel deliveries and inventory.  Additional fleet support duties may be assigned as appropriate. Direction may be received from Shop staff members. Supervision is received from the Assistant Director.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Relocate County vehicles and equipment to and from local repair shops (e.g. dealers and body shops)
• Assist Inventory Specialists with Parts Room tasks (e.g. inventory, stocking parts)
• Monitor fuel deliveries and track fuel inventory
• Responsible for the daily maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the shop areas
• Compile and prepare daily and periodic written reports (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly parts, tire and fuel inventory logs)
• Perform non-mechanical vehicle maintenance, such as filling fluids and replacing wiper blades
• Assist Service Managers, Technicians, and office Administrative staff with other support duties as needed
• Moving, transporting, and test-driving fleet vehicles with the proper commercial driver's license (or once obtained)**
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• High school graduation or the equivalency
• Minimum 1 year general automotive repairs, parts and inventory work experience
• Beginner skills with Microsoft 365 or databases/spreadsheet entry experience
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Current possession of C UST Operator training certificate issued by the Maryland Department of Environmental Management’s UST Program, or the ability to become so certified within 60 days of hire
• Current possession of A/B UST Operator training certificate issued by the Maryland Department of Environmental Management’s UST Program, or the ability to become so certified within 8 months of hire

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge of Maryland state and local traffic laws and regulations
• Knowledge of potential safety hazards associated with basic automotive service, and ability to employ appropriate safety precautions
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate all fleet vehicles and small hand tools as needed
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Faster Asset Management system with the ability to 
• Basic automotive knowledge with the ability to safely perform general maintenance tasks 
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports, etc.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Related work experience
• ASE certifications 
• Possession of a valid Maryland class B Commercial Driver's License** with passenger endorsement and airbrake endorsement (or an equivalent license)
• Experience using Faster Asset Management system 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly climb, lift up to 20 pounds and drive; frequently stoop/kneel/crouch, lift between 20-50 pounds, push up to 40 pounds, pull up to 40 pounds, reach, make repetitive motions; occasionally lift over 50 pounds, push over 40 pounds and pull over 40 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work in dirt and dust; frequently exposed to hot temperatures above 100 degrees, exposed to cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work at heights, exposed to noise, near machinery,  exposed to chemical and fumes; occasionally work in confined spaces, potentially exposed to infectious diseases and wear protective equipment 

• Available for varied working hours as needed for meetings or departmental priorities
• Ability to be available and on-call for after-hour emergencies and weather events NOTE: reporting to work during weather emergencies and other critical events, may require spending the night in office location or at a local hotel 
• Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment
• ** With a valid CDL-B as stated above and assignment of CDL-related duties, the following will apply:
   -  Must satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards; and
   -  This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing 

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience      
2. One or more interviews      
3. A pre-employment drug test
4. A pre-employment physical examination is also required for candidates hired with a CDL license  

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Salary : $18 - $29