Fleet Mechanic - Public Works, On-Call Field & Shop Tech

Town of La Plata; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

State retirement participation

Employee support resources

Job summary

The Town of La Plata is seeking a Mechanic under the direction of Public Works leadership to maintain and repair the Town's fleet and equipment, including refuse trucks, snow and salt trucks, police vehicles, and light/medium-duty vehicles. The role performs full-cycle preventative maintenance and minor repairs and leads shop upkeep and cleanup.

The position completes field repairs, provides after-hours emergency support, and partners with staff to record and manage Town fixed assets and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with multiple engine types (gas, diesel, two-stroke).
• Three (3) years of vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Town equipment and maintenance thereof.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and repairs (oil, filters, fluids, tires).
• Performs general shop maintenance and supervises cleanup.
• Repairs snowplow and salt truck during snow events.
• Performs road test checks after service/repair.
• Works with Public Works leadership to record and manage fixed assets.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Town of La Plata is seeking a Mechanic under the direction of Public Works leadership to maintain and repair the Town's fleet and equipment, including refuse trucks, snow and salt trucks, police vehicles, and light/medium-duty vehicles. The role performs full-cycle preventative maintenance and minor repairs and leads shop upkeep and cleanup.

The position completes field repairs, provides after-hours emergency support, and partners with staff to record and manage Town fixed assets and