Heavy Automative Technician I/II

Salary : $39,099.00 - $49,550.00 Annually

Location : Capitol Heights, MD

Job Type : Probationary FT

Job Number : 09225

Department : Office of Central Services

Division : CAG Day Crew Assist Mgmt

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Nature and Variety of Work

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.

We are Prince George's Proud!

The Prince George's County Office of Central Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Heavy Automotive Technician I / II (Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1A / 2A), grade A15 / A16 , in the Fleet Management Division .

About the Position

This is an entry-level skilled mechanical role responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing / servicing and performing preventive maintenance on medium to heavy-sized motorized vehicles / equipment such as automobiles, vans, small trucks, and buses. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Garage Supervisor and is evaluated in terms of adherence to established work practices and procedures.

Functional Requirements : Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over); reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; walking; standing; crawling; straight putting; pushing; kneeling; repeated bending; climbing; use of legs and arms; operation of crane, truck, tractor or motor vehicle; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20 / 20 and to 20 / 40 in other; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; hearing aid permitted.

Work Environment : Working outside and inside; excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness; dry atmospheric conditions; excessive noise; intermittent dust; silica, asbestos, etc.; fumes, smoke or gases; solvents (degreasing agents); grease and oils; working around machinery with moving parts; working around moving objects or vehicles; working on ladders or scaffolding; explosives; vibrations; working closely with others or alone. Work in this class requires incumbents to wear safety items / uniforms while on duty and may require protracted or irrgular work hours.

About the Agency

The Office of Central Services is a multifaceted agency of the Prince George's County Government providing government-wide, mission critical support services in the areas of facilities operations and management, building design & construction, real estate services, fleet management, and general services. We make government operations operate better for the government.

Examples of Work

• Utilize computer-based diagnostic equipment, service / parts manuals to analyze and correct vehicle problems.
• Perform maintenance, inspection, and repairs of the following vehicle components :

Engine and drive train.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Job Location : Central Vehicle Maintenance Facility, 8019 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :

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 888-897-7781 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

General Plan Information :

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and / or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

Group Term Life Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance Program

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness

Whole Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Legal Services

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I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.

How many years of experience in the mechanical field servicing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of medium to heavy motorized vehicles equipment do you have?

If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify / input your highest level of education.

Do you possess previous professional experience utilizing computer-based diagnostic equipment, service / parts manuals to analyze and correct vehicle problems?

If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have (or can you obtain within the next 12 months) a Class B Commercial Drivers License?

Are you willing and able to participate 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.

Required Question

Salary : $39,099 - $49,550