VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC III

Compensation:

Grade 14/Step 1 $43,493 Annually/$20.91 Hourly-

Grade 14/Step 5 $47,798 Annually/$22.98 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Inventory/Shop Foreman and Fleet Superintendent, diagnoses, repairs and maintains gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment; performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical repairs; use hand tools, power operated hand tools, torch, mig welder, tire changer, wheel balancer, brake lathe, scan tools and AC recovery machine. Performs duties as a Maryland Certified UST Class C Fuel Facility Operator. Possession of a Class A commercial driver’s license required to perform duties for the Department of Public Works (must obtain within 12 months of employment).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Pre-employment background check
• Safety Sensitive position requiring Drug and Alcohol Testing
• DOT Physical with Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points
• Must obtain a Class “A” CDL within 12 months of employment 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs comprehensive repair work ranging from preventive maintenance to major repairs and 
installations on all vehicles and equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs complex systems on vehicles and equipment, such as fuel injection systems, ABS brake systems and electrical systems to include ignition and emission systems
• Performs scheduled vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance inspections and service, such as engine oil and filter changes, transmission service, chassis lubrication, engine tune-ups, and replacement of tires, brakes, batteries, belts, suspension parts, steering components, hoses, and lights
• Repairs heating, cooling systems, and air conditioning systems, and is familiar with Freon recovery 
machines
• Performs DOT inspections and preventive maintenance inspections
• Leads and instructs others in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor tasks associated with the maintenance/repair of vehicles and related equipment
• Drives automobiles, trucks, buses, or other commercial weight (over 26,000 pounds) vehicles as required to perform assigned tasks
• Performs road service maintenance
• Participates in weather-related emergencies such as snow removal, flooding, etc.
• Applies acquired knowledge to increasing varied and complex tasks
• Performs duties independently and as part of a team
• Welds steel and other metal parts of machinery; fabricates steel items; reworks vehicles and equipment to improve performance, safety, and durability
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines.
• Cross-trains and backs up other staff as needed
• Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed 
officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Complies with safety programs, procedures training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc. and works safely
• Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
• Adheres to Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Performs other related duties as required
• Performs duties as a Maryland Certified UST Class C Fuel Facility Operator
• Performs duties assisting with the disposal of surplus vehicles, equipment and miscellaneous items

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• 5 years of vehicle or equipment repair and maintenance experience or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of vehicle or equipment parts, components, and systems, tools, materials, and 
testing equipment used in vehicle repair and maintenance and principles, practices, and procedures of vehicle or equipment repair and maintenance 
• Skill in repair, maintenance and diagnosis of vehicle and equipment malfunctions sufficient to work 
with minimal supervision
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to follow verbal and written instructions; read street 
signs; keep records and logs; complete written forms; and communicate effectively with others
• Trained and certified as a Maryland UST Class C Fuel Facility Operator within 12 months of 
employment
• Ability to obtain and Possession of a valid Class “A” CDL license within 12 months of employment 
and driving record with less than 4 points (MD). Some positions may require additional endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions
• The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending,  stooping, lifting and carrying of very heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment

KNOWN HAZARDS
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