HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Maryland Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician II in District 3 (Prince George's and Montgomery Counties). The role performs routine maintenance and repairs on a range of diesel and electronic heavy equipment and supports major repairs as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of relevant experience; substitution options include accredited training or military service. Online applications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years' experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Substitution options include accredited Heavy Equipment/Diesel Repair program or military service.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Assist in major repairs and overhauls on diesel-powered, electronically controlled equipment and fuel-injected systems.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

(Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration District 3 - Prince George's and Montgomery Counties; Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician II; Grade 12 (7125) SP#26-83-12

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration has been recognized for Training APEX Awards in prior years.

Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician II will perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, and assist in performing major repairs and overhauls on vehicles and heavy equipment. This includes diesel powered, electronic computerized, and fuel injected equipment.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Three years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment. One year of the required experience must include servicing and repairing heavy duty construction equipment and diesel engines.

1. Applicants may substitute additional 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. Completion of an accredited training program for Heavy Equipment or Diesel Repair may be substituted for one and one-half years of the general experience. The accrediting body for the training program must be listed on the U.S. Department of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
4. Certification as a Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can 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 or Experience Minimum Qualifications.)
5. Certification as a Master Technician in one or more subject areas by ASE can be substituted for the required education.

Licenses & Certifications

1. Employees are assigned duties that require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees must possess and maintain a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Employees are required to possess and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland during the probationary period, depending on the type of equipment operated.

Additional Information

Special Requirements

This position is considered an essential employee and is subject to 24 hours a day, 7 days/week for inclement weather and/or other emergency events. Must be reachable and respond to calls after work hours.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an online application at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; 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 health and leave benefits, a pension plan, a transit program, and opportunities for education and training.

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 for H-1B visas 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.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed: 410-545-5554.

Appropriate auxiliary aid and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. SHA is committed to complying with 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: 03/13/2026

Reissue Date: 4/21/2026

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.