Equipment Mechanic II

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Health, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Calvert County Government is seeking an experienced Equipment Mechanic within the Department of Public Works, Fleet Maintenance. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on county vehicles and heavy equipment, diagnose issues, and ensure safe operation of fleet assets.

Qualified candidates have 5 years of maintenance experience including 3 years with heavy-duty diesel engines, a Class B CDL, and a Medical Examiner’s Certificate within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with automotive/heavy equipment repair training.
• Five years of maintenance/repair experience including three years on heavy-duty diesel engines.
• Valid Class B CDL and Medical Examiner’s Certificate required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair county equipment and heavy vehicles.
• Diagnose problems and perform repairs.
• Operate service trucks and rotate to service various equipment.
• Prepare service/work orders and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel engines

Diagnostics

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Performs skilled automotive maintenance and repairs. The work involves light to heavy maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy equipment. The work requires training in the trade and experience. Work involves rotation to repair a variety of equipment. Work is performed under technical supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains repairs and/or performs preventive maintenance on all County owned and maintained equipment, heavy motor equipment and vehicles.

Performs diagnostics to determine problems and repairs.

Maintains and repairs power saws, power pruners, weedeaters and other equipment assigned to the Highway Maintenance Division.

Supervises and assigns work to other mechanics in the absence of the Equipment Repair Supervisor.

Prepares service/work orders detailing service or repair work performed and parts used in order to bill outside agencies or division budgets as required.

Contacts vendors to order parts, supplies and/or check prices of repair parts.

Operates service truck for road and field calls, to pick up parts and supplies, and to transport vehicles to and from garages for specialized work.

Cleans shops; checks/maintains shop equipment to ensure proper working order.

Rotatesassigned workstation to include open bay and service truck to repair a variety of equipment.

Dismounts and mounts of heavy-duty equipment tires.

Other Duties

Operates salt and/or sand loader to load trucks, operates trucks to plow snow and spread salt in snow/ice removal operations.

Assists with storm clean up.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• Methods, procedures and techniques of the automotive repair trade.
• Tools, materials, equipment and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to--

• Perform light to heavy automotive repairs.
• Deal effectively with the public.
• Use of tools and equipment of the trade.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by training in automotive and heavy equipment repair.

Experience:

Five years of experience performing maintenance and repair to include three years of experience with maintenance to heavy-duty diesel engines.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid Class B commercial driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations within six months of employment. Passenger Endorsement may be required.

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age.

Operation of County owned vehicle.

Subject to alcohol and drug testing.

Physical Demands:

Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, and hazards from working with tools and equipment.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $28.29 - $32.46 per hour; $58,843 - $67,517 annually

Grade 808, full-time position, 40 hours per week

Department of Public Works, Fleet Maintenance

Position closing date: November 9, 2026

Benefits

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.