Equipment Mechanic I

St Mary's County Government; California (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500

Job summary

St Mary’s County Government is seeking a skilled equipment mechanic to diagnose and repair motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment. The role involves engines, transmissions, brakes, and preventive maintenance with a focus on safety and reliability.

The position offers a starting annual salary in the $48,131–$50,565 range with a potential annual sign-on bonus of $1,500, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years’ experience in maintenance/repair of motor vehicles and heavy equipment or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Install assemblies such as engines, transmissions, or axles.
• Check/repair/replace components and sub-assemblies (heads, carburetors, generators, etc.).
• Conduct engine analysis and tests (distributor resistance, fuel pump vacuum, etc.).
• Inspect and adjust wheel alignment; replace worn parts as needed.
• Repair major malfunctions of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Tune engines, adjust valves, spark plugs, ignition systems, and brakes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drill press

Valve refacer

Mig welding

Stick welding

Power equipment

Job description

MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Diagnose and correct major malfunctions of motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment; performs other duties as assigned.

The hiring salary for this position is $48,131 - $50,565 annually.

1. Installs complete assemblies such as engines, transmissions or axles;
2. Checks, repairs or replaces various standard components and sub-assemblies such as cylinder heads, carburetors, generators, oil pumps, starter motors, brake linings, wheel bearings and ball joints;
3. Conducts electronic engine analysis and various specialized tests such as distributor resistance, manifold vacuum, fuel pump vacuum, cylinder compression or specific gravity;
4. Checks front wheels for proper alignment including testing for caster and camber and adjusts or replaces worn parts as necessary;
5. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs other major malfunctions of motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment;
6. Tunes engines and adjust valves, spark plugs, ignition systems, timing, brakes, and clutch.
7. Performs general maintenance on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, including but not limited to fluid changes, filter replacement, lubrication, tire rotation/balancing, wiper blades;
8. Diagnoses and performs mechanical repairs, including but not limited to brakes, exhaust, bearings, clutches, charging systems control mechanisms, etc.;
9. Operates drill press, valve refacer, and other power equipment as necessary;
10. Road tests automobiles, trucks, tractors or other heavy construction equipment;
11. Perform basic welding or fabricating tasks with mig or stick welding;
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various heavy equipment;
3. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating equipment as well as for ensuring public safety;
4. Ability to operate computers and other office equipment;
5. Knowledge of the basic principles of operations, basic components, common malfunctions, corrective repair practices and preventive maintenance techniques for internal combustion engines and various motor vehicle systems and sub-assemblies.

1. High school diploma or G.E.D.;
2. Three (3) years’ experience in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and heavy motor equipment, or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must have or obtain a DOT physical examination prior to employment;
2. Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations;
3. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
4. Must pass a pre-employment drug test;
5. Must have class B commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement or obtain one within six (6) months of appointment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work demands constant physical effort, for example operating heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools over 60 pounds.

Work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective gear such as boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions.

Full salary range for this position is $48,131 - $82,846 annually. The full salary range does not reflect the anticipated hiring salary for this position. The anticipated hiring range is $48,131 - $50,565 annually, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.