Crew Chief, (Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief, Grade 22)

Montgomery County (MD); Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county government in Maryland is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief to supervise a team of mechanics responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles. The role requires extensive experience in vehicle repairs, supervisory skills, and relevant certifications. Competitive benefits, including health insurance and wellness programs, are offered, along with a salary that reflects the responsibilities of overseeing essential county operations.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Program

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• Six years of journey level experience in vehicle repair, specifically heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience supervising unionized staff, managing performance and attendance.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of mechanics, assigning and inspecting their work.
• Providing technical advice and ensuring maintenance schedules are followed.
• Monitoring employee performance and coaching staff.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

ASE Master Certification in Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks

Tools

Computerized Information System

Job description

The anticipated salary for this role:Grade N22: $71,426 - $110,211

WHO WE ARE

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Servicesprovides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers. Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief to provide first line supervisory and highly skilled work directly supervising a team of journey-level Mechanic Technicians as well as performing Mechanic Technician work, i.e., inspection, preventive maintenance, repair, or quality assurance tasks performed on a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles, diesel, alternative fuel, electric and/or gasoline powered buses and related equipment.

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.

The individual selected to fill this position will be responsible for serving as a first-line supervisor of various levels of mechanics and lesser skilled employees who perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of heavy-duty vehicles, mobile equipment or commercial transit equipment.

The duties will include:

• Scheduling and assigning work repairing vehicles.
• Inspecting work in progress or upon completion to see that repair and maintenance Work are properly performed.
• Furnishing technical advice on difficult/complex jobs.
• Monitoring and enforcing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Evaluating employee performance; managing employee attendance.
• Working with County departments/agencies to resolve, repair/maintenance problems.
• Entering data and reviewing data posted to the computerized information system.
• and coaching and mentoring employees.

The Division of Fleet Management Services has three main worksite locations (Rockville, Silver Spring and Kensington), and the employee will work on specific shifts to be assigned, based on a 24/7-hour operation. The shifts may include nights and weekends and are subject to change based on training/operational requirements.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and a drug/alcohol screening.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

Montgomery County Government offers a wide variety of competitive benefit programs/plans to eligible employees, such as:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage)
• Group Term Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (healthcare, childcare, commuter choice transit)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave (such as Personal Leave Days, paid holidays, sick leave, etc.)

Experience:Six (6) years of journey level experience in the vehicle repair trade in heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment, commercial transit equipment, and/or fire/rescue apparatus and equipment; or any combination thereof totaling six (6) years.

Education:Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency:An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Ability:Ability to lift and otherwise move objects that weigh up to one hundred (100) pounds.

LICENSE:

At Time of Employment Application:

• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.

First Day of County Employment:

• Possession of either a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, or an Instructional Permit for a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, issued by the applicant's state of residence.

Upon Completion of Probationary Period:

• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License, with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement from employee's state of residence; Federal Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment serviced/inspected.
• ASE Master Certification in Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks within eighteen months of appointment to a position in this class.
• A Maryland State Forklift Operator License.

• A bachelor's degree in an automotive related area or graduation from an automotive trade school.
• An active and current ASE Master Certification in Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks.
• Experience supervising staff to include evaluating employee performance and attendance management in a union environment.
• Experience applying the principles, practices, and concepts of automotive/ heavy equipment fleet operations and management.
• Experience scheduling, assigning and reviewing work in progress and, upon completion, to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed; and
• Experience using automated systems technology and software applications.