Mechanic Instructor, Grade 21

Montgomery County (MD); Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fleet management is seeking a Mechanic Instructor to enhance the skills of its team. This role involves providing expert training and guidance to Mechanic Technicians, ensuring high standards of maintenance and repair for heavy-duty vehicles. With a focus on quality assurance and process improvement, the Mechanic Instructor will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fleet operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in automotive maintenance and a passion for teaching. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL with necessary endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance to Mechanic Technicians on repairs.
• Inspect work to ensure proper maintenance and repair standards.

Skills

Problem Diagnosis

Repair and Maintenance

Training and Instruction

Technical Advice

Process Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Automotive

Tools

FASTER (Vehicle Maintenance Management System)

Automated Systems Technology

Job description

The expected salary range for this position on hire is $65,551 - $104,210

WHO WE ARE

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services provides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers. Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services is seeking a Mechanic Instructor for its Division of Fleet Management. The Mechanic Instructor will be part of the Training/Quality Assurance Team at the Division of Fleet Management Services.

Employee will work on specific shifts to be assigned, based on a 24/7-hour operation, and will be required to travel to multiple locations to complete work assignments. Employee will provide training, guidance and assistance to Mechanic Technicians and lesser-skilled employees in diagnosing and resolving difficult and unusual problems encountered in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles, mobile and/or commercial transit equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Inspecting work in progress or upon completion to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed; providing guidance, assistance and training, and responding to employees' maintenance/repair questions.
2. Furnishing technical advice on difficult/complex jobs.
3. Providing instruction to individuals and groups of employees performing maintenance and repair work.
4. Working with management to advise on training needed by individuals and groups of employees.
5. Providing recommendations for process improvements.
6. Monitoring and enforcing preventive maintenance schedules.
7. Monitoring repair times, materials used, and information input into FASTER, the vehicle maintenance management system.
8. Reading and interpreting technical manuals, service/recall bulletins, and fleet defect reports; recommending classes/training to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.
9. Contributing to work plans and evaluations of Mechanic Technicians; providing recommendations regarding purchase of shop owned tools and equipment; performing quality assurance inspection and report findings.
10. Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience: Seven (7) years of verifiable, progressively responsible experience in problem diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspection of transit bus, automotive, heavy-duty diesel or gasoline transit buses, or heavy-duty trucks.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

At time of appointment, possession and maintenance of:

• A Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by applicant's state of residence.
• US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609).

Within eighteen (18) months from date of appointment employee must obtain and maintain:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications as (a) Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician and (b) Master Transit Bus Technician.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.

Physical Demands: Must be able to perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items that weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience/education in the following:

1. Bachelor's Degree in an Automotive related area or graduation from an automotive trade school. (An equivalent amount of relevant work experience will be considered.)
2. Experience preparing and conducting training sessions.
3. Experience applying the principles, practices, and concepts of automotive/ heavy equipment fleet operations and management.
4. Experience scheduling, assigning and reviewing work in progress and, upon completion, to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed.
5. Experience using automated systems technology and software applications.