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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician (HEMT II)

Prince George's County

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$52K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation, which operates and maintains key transportation facilities in Maryland. They are seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician (HEMT II) to perform journey-level repair and maintenance work on motor vehicles and heavy-duty construction equipment, including routine repairs and preventive maintenance.

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Responsibilities

Performing standard preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubricating chassis joints, and overall vehicle inspection as part of routine maintenance

Assisting higher-level mechanics in performing major repairs and extensive overhauls on equipment

Checking repairs or replacing various standard components and subassemblies such as ball joints, brake lining, and other integral parts on the vehicle

Cleaning and caring for tools and equipment and shop facilities

Inspecting and determining the nature of routine motor vehicle malfunctions

Qualification

Heavy-duty equipment repairDiesel engine servicingPreventive maintenanceAutomotive repairTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate

Three years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment

One year of the required experience must include servicing and repairing heavy duty construction equipment and diesel engines

Employees must possess and maintain a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland

Employees are required to possess and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland during the probationary period, depending on the type of equipment operated

Employees must satisfy the first level of the employing administration's certification program during the probationary period

Employees new to the Maryland Aviation Administration, must obtain an MAA Airfield Operators Permit in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulation 11.03.01.04, Control of Vehicular Traffic on the Air Operations Area prior to permanent appointment

Employees who are required to function in the capacity of Commercial Vehicle Inspector may be required to obtain and maintain their Commercial Vehicle Inspector's License

Preferred

Completion of an accredited training program for Heavy Equipment or Diesel Repair may be substituted for one and one-half years of the general experience

U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience

Certification as a Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for two years of the required education

Certification as a Master Technician in one or more subject areas by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for the required education