Motor Equipment Mechanic II- County Administration, Central Services, Fleet

Howard County 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, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations.

These awards 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.

Advanced automotive, moving equipment, stationary engine, trailers, small engine, and implement; systems diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work at the full performance level. The position requires independent thought and action to resolve complex problems with all types of equipment. Employees in this position will carry ASE Certifications in specialized fields related to the types of equipment maintained at this facility. The work involves data entry and data extraction from personal computers using fleet management, repair and technical bulletin, and proprietary vehicle diagnosis software.

Assignments will include Public Safety vehicles.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$28.41 - $46.12
$59,093 - $95,930

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is skilled, automotive/equipment mechanical trades work at the master mechanic level. Work includes training and assisting less skilled workers and performing major equipment/vehicle 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 equipment/vehicle 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.

May set up preventive maintenance schedule for assigned vehicles and assist in determining repair priorities.

Performs repairs on automotive, heavy equipment (including trucks, tractors, and other wheeled and tracked units), trailers, small engine equipment, implements, and their related electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.

Uses diagnostic equipment to retrieve data from computer controlled systems and analyzes data to perform repairs.

May assist the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in determining repair priorities.

Uses a computer to access vehicle history, technical information, and service bulletins.

Keeps records of work accomplished by unit, materials and supplies used, time and labor costs, and similar work activities.

Performs engine overhauls on large…