Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief, Grade N22

Montgomery Co; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Free Parking

Free County Ride-on Bus Pass

Tuition Assistance/Professional Dev.

Work Life Balance

Job summary

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services in Montgomery County seeks an Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief to supervise a team of journey-level Mechanic Technicians and perform skilled repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment and transit vehicles. The role requires leadership, scheduling, and strong technical expertise.

This essential position supports a 24/7 operation with shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Six years of journey level experience in vehicle repair for heavy-duty and transit equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; equivalency acceptable for education/experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain CDL with endorsements as required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign work repairing vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Inspect work in progress and after completion for quality and safety compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on complex jobs to team members.
• Monitor preventive maintenance schedules and enforce compliance.
• Evaluate employee performance and attendance; coach and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with county departments to resolve repair issues and maximize uptime.
• Enter and review data in the computerized information system.
• Lead and supervise journey-level mechanics and lesser skilled staff.

Skills

Supervision

Scheduling

Technical guidance

Coaching

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in automotive related field or automotive trade school

Tools

Automated fleet software

Computerized information system

Automated systems software applications

Job description

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $75,666 to $117,708, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services provides 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.)
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Credit Union
• Tuition Assistance/Professional Development
• Retirement Plans
• Work Life Balance
• Free Parking
• Free County Ride-on Bus Pass

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.

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/Heavy Truck, Transit Bus, or Medium/Heavy Vehicle within eighteen months of appointment to a position in this class.
• A Maryland State Forklift Operator License.

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

• 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.