Fleet Mechanic I,II,III

City of Rockville; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rockville is seeking skilled Fleet Mechanics at various levels (I, II, III) to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. Candidates will engage in hands-on work involving inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs. The positions require physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in vehicle maintenance within a supportive government environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• Entry level work for Fleet Mechanic I, requiring minimal experience.
• Intermediate skilled work for Fleet Mechanic II, involving inspection and repair.
• Journey level skilled work for Fleet Mechanic III, involving extensive vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on various vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose vehicle issues and perform repairs using appropriate tools.
• Follow safety procedures while working in potentially hazardous conditions.

Skills

Automotive Maintenance

Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

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Job Summary

The Fleet Mechanic series consists of Fleet Mechanic I, II, and III positions. The level of knowledge, experience, education, and qualifications are what differentiates each position.

Job Summary

The Fleet Mechanic series consists of Fleet Mechanic I, II, and III positions. The level of knowledge, experience, education, and qualifications are what differentiates each position.

Fleet Mechanic I - ($51,258-$84,577)

The Mechanic I will perform entry level work that requires minimal automotive maintenance and repair experience and serves as an apprenticeship in order to learn to perform maintenance and repair tasks on sedans, light to heavy duty trucks, refuse collection vehicles, wide variety of heavy-duty specialty vehicles, construction equipment, and road maintenance support equipment. The position requires limited personal contacts within the department and periodic contacts with other department personnel when discussing servicing needs.

Fleet Mechanic II - ($53,822-$88,805)

The Mechanic II position is responsible for performing intermediate skilled work in the maintenance and repair involving the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of automotive, heavy duty vehicles, refuse vehicles, and construction and support equipment. Employees will be responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance tasks; determining causes of vehicle/equipment/apparatus operating problems by tracing and locating defects; selecting and safely using proper tools, equipment, devices, manuals, references, established procedures and techniques; and making repairs to automotive, light and medium duty trucks, heavy mobile equipment/vehicles, refuses collections trucks and utility maintenance equipment/vehicles.

Fleet Mechanic III - ($56,512-$93,245)

The Fleet Mechanic III position is a journey level, skilled work involving the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, and mobile equipment (such as dump trucks, aerial bucket trucks, refuse collection vehicles, loaders, back-hoes, rollers, various types of tractors, tow truck, park maintenance equipment, etc.), para-transit buses, and specialized utility maintenance vehicles. This class of work may entail contact with vehicle operator to diagnose or to obtain clarification or requested task requirements. An employee in this class, working under general supervision, is responsible for: exercising independent judgment to carry out preventive maintenance tasks; determining causes of vehicle/equipment operating problems by tracing and locating defects; selecting and safely using proper tools, equipment, devices, manuals, references, and efficient procedures and techniques; and making repairs to automotive and light truck, medium, and heavy truck, heavy mobile equipment, sewer and water equipment, and parks maintenance equipment.

Essential Job Functions

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Fleet Mechanic I

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/67822?

Fleet Mechanic II

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/68313?

Fleet Mechanic III

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/919594?

Qualifications

Fleet Mechanic I

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/67822?

Fleet Mechanic II

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/68313?

Fleet Mechanic III

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/919594?

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Employees continuously bend, reach, stretch, lift, stoop, climb and crouch often on top of, in, and under vehicles and engines in cramped and awkward positions. Performance of the work involves exposure to loud noises, vibrations, dust, dirt and grease. Employees perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds. The work requires employees to push, pull, turn, position and otherwise move parts, assemblies, components, equipment and tools often near or immediately adjacent to running engines where employees are exposed to compressed air, electricity, belts, pulleys, fan blades and sharp edges. Additional hazards include spring-loaded parts; lifts and presses on wet/greasy floors; hot hydraulic fluids and oils; welding hazardous; acetylene and oxygen cutting torches near flammable substances; battery acid and cleaning solvents; and working at heights of from ten to twenty feet above the ground or floor level. Performance of the work of the class may occasionally expose employees to decayed garbage, human/animal waste and/or body fluids. These hazardous working conditions require employees to strictly follow safety procedures and regularly employ safety equipment including safety glasses, rubber and leather gloves, hearing protection, eye and face shields, respiratory masks, and steel toe shoes. Despite these precautions, employees regularly receive cuts, burns, bruises and strains as well as eye, ear, nose, throat and skin irritations.

Physical Demands

• The work is heavy work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand
• Hearing 1: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Hearing 2: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking 1: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Talking 2: Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Visual Acuity 1: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2: Including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Visual Acuity 3: Visual Acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• Visual Acuity 4: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  
  

Work Environment

This job is in an environment that requires working in, on, and around vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery and in work areas that contain hazardous elements and/or conditions that could result in bodily harm where errors could lead to significant injuries.

Summary Of Employee Benefits

The following is a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be entitled to these benefits on a pro-rated basis in accordance with Rockville City Laws and personnel policies and procedures. Benefits are not available to temporary employees. Details about benefits and costs for full-time and part-time employees are available by calling the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.

Group Insurance Plans

Health Insurance

Participation is available in one of a number of types of health plans. The City contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Detailed information about each plan and the associated cost is available through the Human Resources Department.

Employees may participate in one of the following plans: Aetna HMO $30/$40, Aetna HMO $30/40 Deductible, Aetna HMO Health Reimbursement Account, Aetna Point of Service, Kaiser Permanente HMO, or Kaiser Permanente Point of Service. Start date of coverage is the date of hire or the first of the following month.

• Summary of Aetna Health Plan Benefits
• Summary of Kaiser Permanente Health Plan Benefits
• Health Plan Rates
  
  

Aetna

Rockville Group: 118583-011

Member Services: [phone] or [phone] (Rx Services)

Web Site: http://www.aetna.com

Kaiser Permanente

Rockville Group: 4205-4 (HMO)

Member Services: [phone] or [phone]

TTY: [phone]

Web Site: http://www.kp.org

Dental Plan

Employees may join the City's dental program and receive dental benefits in addition to any such benefits provided by the group health plans. The City contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

• Dental Plan Rates
  
  

Guardian Dental

Customer Service: [phone]

Web Site: http://www.guardiananytime.com/

Vision Insurance

City of Rockville is offers a vision plan with VSP. Members will have a $130 allowance (in-network) for lenses/frames or contacts. Go to www.vsp.com to locate a participating provider. VSP members get a 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam. Ask your provider about Laser Vision Correction discounts as well.

• Vision Plan Rates
  
  

Group Life Insurance

The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). New employees joining within their first 30 days will not be required to provide evidence of insurability.

Leave

Annual Leave

Annual Leave Ranges From 16 To 23 Days Per Year Depending Upon The Length Of Service With The City. Leave May Be Used As It Is Accrued With The Permission Of The Employee's Supervisor. Annual Leave Is Paid At Termination After Completing Six (6) Months Of Service. An Employee Normally Accrues Annual Leave In The Following Manner

Months of Service

Monthly Vacation Accrual in Hours

(37.5 hrs/wk)/(40 hrs/wk)

1-24 Months

10.00 / 10.40

25-60 Months

11.53 / 12.40

61-96 Months

13.08 / 14.00

97+ Months

14.23 / 15.20

Holidays

Administrative and Police employees generally receive the following eleven (11) holidays per year.

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Presidents' Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Friday

Christmas Day

The City also observes all days of general and congressional elections throughout the State of Maryland. This holiday falls on even numbered years. Union employees and certain other employees may receive different holidays in accordance with the terms of a contractual agreement.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned monthly at the rate of 1.25 days per completed month of service. There is no waiting period for using earned sick leave nor is there a limit to the amount of earned sick leave that may be used in connection with any legitimate illness.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

The Dependent Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 on a pre-tax basis for eligible dependent care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these eligible expenses and agree to have this amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. When expenses are incurred, employees submit a receipt and are reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.

Medical FSA

The Medical Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $3,200 on a pre-tax basis for eligible health care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these expenses and agree to have that amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. An employee may use a FSA debit card to pay for eligible expenses, or may submit receipts when expenses are incurred in order to be reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.

Pre-tax Deductions for Health Insurance

Through Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, pre-tax payroll deductions may be made for the City's health and dental insurance premiums. Pre-tax deductions allow employees to avoid paying Federal, State, and F.I.C.A. taxes on the amounts of these payroll deducted premiums.

Wex Benefits

Customer Service: [phone]

Web Site: http://www.discoverybenefits.com/

Retirement Programs

Retirement Plan

The City's retirement plans consist of a Defined Benefit and a Defined Contribution portion. Administrative and Union employees may contribute between one (1) and five (5) percent of their base salary, on a pre-tax basis, to the defined contribution portion. The deferral election is made at the time of employment and may not be changed. Therefore, employees are advised to give considerable thought to their decision of what percent to contribute. The City will make a matching contribution of 50 cents for each dollar contributed. A minimum of one (1) percent participation is mandatory.

Employees have different investment fund options in which to direct contributions. The investment direction may be changed biweekly. Vesting in the Defined Contribution portion occurs at the beginning of the 3rd year. Normal retirement is age 60 or 65 depending on date of hire.

The Defined Benefit portion of the retirement plan is based on a percentage of average annual salary multiplied by length of credited service. Administrative employees are required to make a mandatory one (1) percent contribution to the Defined Benefit portion of the plan. Vesting occurs after ten (10) years.

Police Officers contribute 8.5 percent of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to a defined benefit pension plan. Normal retirement for police officers is permitted at the earlier of age 60 or after 25 years of service, regardless of age. Benefits at retirement are based on a percentage of final average earnings multiplied by length of credited service.

• Pension Plan for Administrative Employees
• Pension Plan for Police Employees
• Pension Plan for Union Employees
• City of Rockville Thrift & Supplemental Plan Summary
  
  

Retirement Plan Administrator:

Lincoln Financial

Retirement Plan

Member Services: [phone]

Website: https://lincolnfinancial.com

Deferred Compensation (457) Plan

The deferred compensation plan is designed specifically for City employees, and makes it possible to defer income and the payment of income taxes on the deferred investment. The plan is not meant for short-term savings or investment purposes as monies deferred are generally not available until termination or retirement.

Employees may defer the lesser of 25 percent of base salary or a minimum of $10.00 per pay up to the current IRS limit on a pre-tax basis.

Roth 457

The Roth 457 is a supplemental retirement plan which is funded through employee contributions only. Employees are eligible to enroll from the date of hire. Contributions are taxed but earnings grow tax free.

Lincoln Financial

Member Services: [phone]

www.lincolnfinancial.com

Social Security

Regular employees receive employer contributions to Social Security (also known as FICA). Social Security benefits are available in accordance with Federal law.

For more information about benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 240-314-8470.

Credit Union

Employees may participate in the Sky Point Federal Credit Union, conveniently located at Courthouse Square in Rockville. This credit union also participates in Family Service Center with shared branches available throughout the metropolitan area. Services include savings and checking accounts, loans, payroll deduction, and direct deposit.

Sky Point Federal Credit Union

Member Services: [phone]

Legal Resources

Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.

Member Services: 1-800-728-5768

Web Site: http://legalresources.com/

Employee Assistance Program

The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal problems. Trained, certified employee assistance counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

BHS EAP

24 hour Assistance Line [phone]

Web Site: http://www.bhsonline.com/

Long-term Disability Programs

The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the City. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.

College Savings Plans

College America is a 529 college savings plan that can help you build a nest egg for college. These plans, named after a section of the tax code, were created by Congress to offer significant tax advantages to those who invest for higher education. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.

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