AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST

Maryland; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Police, Department of Maryland State Police, Motor Vehicle Division, Easton, MD, seeks a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist responsible for repair and maintenance of MSP pursuit vehicles and ensuring safe operation in all conditions. This role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical systems, replacing engines and brakes, road testing, and proper paperwork.

Requires at least an eighth grade education and three years of automotive repair experience; substitutions may apply

Qualifications

• Completion of the eighth grade.
• Three years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles or equipment, one year of which must include responsibility for performing major automotive repair work.
• Graduation from an accredited vocational/technical high school with a major in automotive mechanics may substitute for up to three years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Mechanic classifications or Automotive Maintenance Technician for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Replace or repair components on MSP vehicles and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Replace engine assemblies and rear differential assemblies including axles, bearings and gears.
• Replace engine tune‑up components such as spark plugs, ignition wires, and sensors.
• Diagnose and repair braking systems, including pads, calipers, rotors and master cylinders.
• Repair air conditioning components and perform leak tests after charging with refrigerant.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical malfunctions across vehicle systems.
• Install or repair police electrical equipment like emergency lights and sirens.
• Road test vehicles to ensure safe operating condition.
• Prepare Motor Vehicle Repair Orders and attach receipts to work orders.
• Enter inventory and log operation numbers; assist supervisor when needed.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Education

Eight grade education

Vocational/technical high school substitution for up to 3 years experience

Job description

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Maryland State Police

Motor Vehicle Division

7053 Ocean Gateway

Easton, MD 21601

Main Purpose of Job

The position functions as a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Police Pursuit vehicles owned by the Maryland State Police, State Fire Marshal's Office and Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. This position maintains vehicles which will at any given time have to exceed twice the posted speed limit, in all weather and road conditions. This position ensures the safe and reliable operating condition of all Police Pursuit vehicles. The safety of the Trooper as well as the motoring public traveling the Maryland roadways is critical.

POSITION DUTIES

• Replace or repair components on MSP vehicles and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Replaces complete engine assemblies, replaces / rebuilds entire rear differential assemblies to include axles, bearings and gears.
• Replaces all components involved in engine tune-up, to include spark plugs, ignition wires, coil packs, crank and cam sensors, timing belts and distributors.
• Diagnose, replace or repair water pumps, power steering pump, steering gear box and steering racks.
• Diagnose and repair brake systems to include replacing brake pads, calipers, rotors and master cylinders.
• Diagnose, repair or replace air conditioner components, to include evaporator units and perform a leak test after charging with refrigerant.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical / electrical malfunctions.
• Diagnose, repair or replace electric windows, blower motors, alternator, electrical shorts, mass air flow sensors, crank and cam sensors, coil packs, engine computers, cooling sensors/relays, ABS systems and all other electrical components.
• Properly Install, repair or replace electrical police equipment such as emergency lights, sirens and shot gun racks.
• Operate all computer scan tools, to diagnose repairs.
• Prepare necessary paperwork on completed repairs. Properly prepare 'Motor Vehicle Repair Order' for each vehicle serviced.
• Attach a receipt or invoice to all work orders for all outside purchased parts.
• Enter all inventory/stock and log all operation numbers, as per instructions on back of MSP motor vehicle repair order, with minimal mistakes. Is able to take on some of the supervisors' duties in their absence and still maintain their scheduled repairs.
• Road test vehicles, to ensure the safe operating condition.
• Perform minor welding work, cutting torch work and operate drill press.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory or Command personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Completion of the eighth grade.
• Experience: Three years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles or equipment, one year of which must have involved responsibility for performing major automotive repair work.
• Notes: 1. Graduation from an accredited vocational/technical high school with a major in automotive mechanics, or a related field, may be substituted for up to three years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Mechanic classifications or Automotive Maintenance Technician and Vehicle Maintenance specialty codes in the Mechanic or Maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years’ experience repairing and maintaining all aspects of an automobile.
• Current or previous experience completing major repairs to engines, brakes, suspension and electrical systems.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates may be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED and QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED and QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS