Mechanic Instructor, Grade 21

Montgomery County (MD); Derwood, Rockville (MD, MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services seeks a Mechanic Instructor to join the Training/Quality Assurance Team. The role involves training Mechanic Technicians, interpreting manuals, and supporting preventive maintenance in a 24/7 operation across multiple sites.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, 7+ years in transit vehicle repair, CDL Class A/B, EPA 608/609, and ASE certifications with ongoing training requirements.

Qualifications

• Seven years of verifiable experience diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and inspecting transit buses and heavy vehicles.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements.
• EPA 608/609 certification.
• Ability to obtain ASE Master certifications within 18 months.
• Must be physically able to perform strenuous work up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance to technicians on repair and maintenance.
• Offer technical advice on complex jobs.
• Instruct individuals and groups in maintenance techniques.
• Work with management to identify training needs.
• Monitor preventive maintenance schedules and training effectiveness.
• Review repair times and materials for efficiency.
• Support workflow planning and tool purchases.

Skills

Teaching/training

Technical guidance

Problem diagnosis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in automotive related field

Tools

FASTER maintenance system

Job description

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $107,347, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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 ARELOOKING 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 n the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles, mobile and/or commercial transit equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Furnishing technical advice on difficult/complex jobs.
• Providing instruction to individuals and groups of employees performing maintenance and repair work.
• working with management to advise on training needed by individuals and groups of employees.
• Providing recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitoring and enforcing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitoring repair times, materials used, and information input into FASTER, the vehicle maintenance management system.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, service/recall bulletins, and fleet defect reports; recommending classes/training to improve effectiveness and efficiencies; and
• 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.

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; and
• 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; and,
• 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.

• 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.)
• Experience preparing and conducting training sessions.
• Experience applying the principles, practices, and concepts of automotive/ heavy equipment fleet operations and management.
• Experience scheduling, assigning and reviewing work in progress and, upon completion, to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed.
• Experience using automated systems technology and software applications.