Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transit program

Competitive benefits package

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

State Highway Administration in Maryland is seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprentice. This entry-level role trains in maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment, with supervision and potential shift variations for area operation.

Ideal candidates meet high school graduation or GED, with no required experience; a Maryland driver's license is needed and a Class B CDL must be obtained within six months. Pre-employment drug testing applies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• No prior experience required for entry as an apprentice.
• Applicants may substitute documented and relevant experience for the required education.
• Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in Maryland.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform routine maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Work under close supervision and adapt to shift schedules, including evenings or weekends.
• Be prepared for outdoor work in all weather conditions and for possible heavy object handling.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Interview And Hire

State Highway Administration

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprentice

District 5 – Charles and Anne Arundel County

Grade 08 (4812) SP# 26-85-13

Recruitment: The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 5 – Charles and Anne Arundel County is currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprentice (HEMTA) position. This is an Interview and Hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.

This announcement may also be used for future SHA vacancies throughout the state of Maryland.

If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

Nature of Work:

To learn to perform routine maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprentice is the entry level of repair and maintenance work on motor vehicles, diesel powered equipment and/or construction/maintenance equipment. Employees in this classification do not supervise.

Employees receive close supervision from a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor or other designated supervisor. Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. In the event of hazardous weather or highway conditions, employees will be called to duty during off‑hours in order to maintain and repair equipment. Employees are required to work outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extreme heat, fumes, exhaust and hazardous materials. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

"State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX for the seventh consecutive year."

Education:

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

None.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute documented and relevant experience repairing, servicing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, buses or comparable equipment on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as described under the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

3. Certification as a Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) may be substituted for two years of the required education. (The two years of experience used to qualify for ASE testing is considered an integral part of this substitution and cannot also be considered separately to meet Education Minimum Qualifications.)

4. Certification as a Master Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for the required education.

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application. Selected candidate will need to obtain a Class B CDL license within six months of appointment.

Employees in this class may be required to obtain Special Commercial Driver's License Endorsements for Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicles depending on the type of equipment operated.

Employees will be required to successfully complete agency certification programs to be eligible for permanent status in this classification.

Special Requirements:

• Employees must be available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.
• Employees are subject to being on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.
• Employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead‑based paint or chromium, may be required to undergo periodic medical testing and have the ability to wear a respirator.
• Candidates will be subject to pre‑employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 08/18/2026