Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician; HEMT II

Open Recruitment

Please only apply if you are willing to work in Prince George's County.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprising four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, relying on our values, traditions, and employees to achieve these goals.

This position performs journey-level repair and maintenance work on motor vehicles and/or construction and maintenance equipment. Responsibilities include performing routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and assisting with major automotive repairs at the Intercounty Connector (ICC) facility (MD 200).

• Perform standard preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubricating chassis joints, and overall vehicle inspection.
• Assist higher-level mechanics in performing major repairs and extensive overhauls on equipment.
• Check repairs or replace various standard components and subassemblies such as ball joints, brake lining, and other integral parts on the vehicle.
• Clean and care for tools and equipment and shop facilities.
• Inspect and determine the nature of routine motor vehicle malfunctions.

Employees in this classification are essential employees and are subject to being on call 24 hours a day as needed to maintain continuous operation. Employees must provide a phone number where they can be reached. In hazardous weather or highway conditions, employees may be called during off‑hours. Work may involve physical exertion outdoors or indoors, and may require moving objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Supervision is from a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor I or designated official. The current vacancy is located in Prince George’s County. The established list may be used to fill future vacancies at other MDTA facilities.

MDTA employees receive a generous benefits package: minimum 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick; may be prorated), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more.

• Education: high school graduation or high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: 3 years servicing/maintaining/repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines or heavy‑duty construction equipment. One year of experience must include servicing heavy‑duty construction equipment and diesel engines.

Placements on an eligible list may be based solely on application content; provide complete and accurate information. Include all relevant experience—full or part‑time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or other relevant experience. List each position held at the same employer and the duration.

Notes:

• Applicants may substitute additional documented and relevant experience in automobile, truck, bus, or comparable equipment on a year‑for‑year basis for required education.
• Completion of an accredited heavy equipment or diesel repair program may substitute 1.5 years of general experience.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for education and experience.
• Certification as an ASE Technician may substitute two years of required education.
• Certification as an ASE Master Technician may substitute required education.