What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Mechanic II - County Administration, Central Services, Central Fleet, Mayfield Shop position at Howard County Government?
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
The individual in this position is assigned to the Ridge Rd. Fleet Repair shop working primarily on the Public Safety vehicle fleets of the Police, Sheriff and Fire/Rescue Departments. May be required to perform repairs on vehicles and equipment of other County agencies as required.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$28.41 - $31.36
$59,093 - $65,229
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This is skilled, automotive mechanic trades work at the master mechanic level. Work includes training and assisting less skilled workers and performing major automotive equipment repairs. Work is performed with general supervision from an administrative superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with accepted trades standards and applicable regulations. An employee in this class performs highly complex automotive equipment repairs to provide efficient automotive operations. Contacts with others are on a routine basis, including contacts with outside vendors, engineers, and various County employees.Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Performs extensive diagnostic testing of malfunctioning equipment; troubleshoots, disassembles, repairs, rebuilds or replaces such parts as engines, transmissions, drive-trains, electrical and hydraulic systems, rear-ends, electronic and computer controls, port throttle body fuel injection, and other complex components. May assign repair work to other shop personnel; inspects finished maintenance and repair jobs to ensure quality of work.
Installs specialized equipment in Public Safety vehicles such as two way radios, sirens, a variety of emergency lighting equipment, gunlocks, prisoner divider screens / cages, K-9 cages and mobile data computer systems. Installs agency identification decals and striping on vehicles.
May assist the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in determining repair priorities.
Performs repairs on heavy automotive equipment including trucks, gradalls, bulldozers, and other wheeled and tracked vehicles, and their related mechanical and hydraulic accessories.
Performs welding and burning jobs as assigned.
Fabricates items as required.
Keeps records of work accomplished by unit, materials and supplies used, time and labor costs, and similar work activities.
Performs engine overhauls on large and small motors.
Uses diagnostic equipment to retrieve data from computer controlled engine, transmission and anti-lock brake systems. Analyzes data to perform repairs on computer controlled systems. Uses a PC to access stored information from a database of vehicle information.
Checks and repairs electrical systems.
Installs clutches and performs complete brake jobs.
Repairs visual and audible emergency warning devices.
Installs and repairs snow removal equipment on trucks and related equipment.
Road tests vehicles and performs complete safety inspections.
Coordinates the work of others in the shop; trains personnel assigned to the shop.
Receives materials and supplies and verifies shipments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade and satisfactory completion of an apprenticeship in equipment/vehicle maintenance and two (2) years of experience at the level of Motor Equipment Mechanic I or four (4) years of experience in the automotive mechanical trade, at least two of which must have been at the level of Motor Equipment Mechanic I.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:A.S.E. A-6, A-8 and L-1 certification preferred.
State of Maryland MCET certification preferred.
Thorough knowledge of the state of the art methods, materials, tools, and practices of the automotive equipment mechanic trade.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Knowledge of time and labor necessary to accomplish automotive equipment repairs.
Knowledge of engine theory and operation (gasoline, diesel, air, hydraulic, and water).
Knowledge of diagnostic testing of automotive, hydraulic, hydrostatic and electrical, electronic and computer control systems.
Knowledge of the time and labor necessary to accomplish automotive equipment repairs.
Skill in locating and determining the cause of automotive equipment malfunctions.
Skill in effecting repairs of malfunctioning equipment.
Skill in the use of PC's to retrieve data from a database.
Skill in the use and care of tools employed in the automotive mechanic trade.
Ability to use cutting torch and handle minor welding jobs.
Ability to plan and schedule time, materials, and labor to accomplish maintenance and repairs of automotive equipment
Depending upon work assignment, may require proficiency in welding as demonstrated by the successful passage of tests as appropriate.
May be required to obtain State certification as an emissions technician or other such certification or license required to maintain and repair County owned vehicles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud at times. Employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment to perform the job.
This position is designated as Emergency and Essential and may be subject to mandatory call-in during any emergency or inclement weather situation as determined by the Bureau Chief. The employee may be required to remain at the work-site for several consecutive days or longer under emergency conditions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
May require possession of such licensure during tenure of employment as a Motor Equipment Mechanic II, if required by work assignment.
Salary : $59,093 - $95,930
