Utility Person - Fleet

Frederick County Government, Maryland; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Government is seeking a full-time Utilities Specialist to assist with vehicle movement and inventory management. The role involves relocating vehicles, monitoring fuel deliveries, and performing maintenance tasks. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year general automotive repairs, parts and inventory work experience.
• Beginner skills with Microsoft 365 or databases/spreadsheet entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Relocate County vehicles and equipment to and from local repair shops.
• Monitor fuel deliveries and track fuel inventory.
• Compile and prepare daily and periodic written reports.

Skills

Automotive Repairs

Microsoft 365

Communication

Education

High School Graduation

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

JOB INFORMATION

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; during inclement weather events or emergencies hours and days may vary; full benefits

This position is responsible for assisting the Department of Fleet Services with vehicle movement, parts and fuel deliveries and inventory. Additional fleet support duties may be assigned as appropriate. Direction may be received from Shop staff members. Supervision is received from the Assistant Director.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Total Compensation Package

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
  

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Relocate County vehicles and equipment to and from local repair shops (e.g. dealers and body shops)
• Assist Inventory Specialists with Parts Room tasks (e.g. inventory, stocking parts)
• Monitor fuel deliveries and track fuel inventory
• Responsible for the daily maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the shop areas
• Compile and prepare daily and periodic written reports (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly parts, tire and fuel inventory logs)
• Perform non-mechanical vehicle maintenance, such as filling fluids and replacing wiper blades
• Assist Service Managers, Technicians, and office Administrative staff with other support duties as needed
• Moving, transporting, and test-driving fleet vehicles with the proper commercial driver's license (or once obtained)**
• Perform other related duties as required
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications And Requirements

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or the equivalency
• Minimum 1 year general automotive repairs, parts and inventory work experience
• Beginner skills with Microsoft 365 or databases/spreadsheet entry experience
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Current possession of C UST Operator training certificate issued by the Maryland Department of Environmental Management’s UST Program, or the ability to become so certified within 60 days of hire
• Current possession of A/B UST Operator training certificate issued by the Maryland Department of Environmental Management’s UST Program, or the ability to become so certified within 8 months of hire
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge of Maryland state and local traffic laws and regulations
• Knowledge of potential safety hazards associated with basic automotive service, and ability to employ appropriate safety precautions
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate all fleet vehicles and small hand tools as needed
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Faster Asset Management system with the ability to
• Basic automotive knowledge with the ability to safely perform general maintenance tasks
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports, etc.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
  
  

Preference May Be Given For

• Related work experience
• ASE certifications
• Possession of a valid Maryland class B Commercial Driver's License** with passenger endorsement and airbrake endorsement (or an equivalent license)
• Experience using Faster Asset Management system
  
  

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly climb, lift up to 20 pounds and drive; frequently stoop/kneel/crouch, lift between 20-50 pounds, push up to 40 pounds, pull up to 40 pounds, reach, make repetitive motions; occasionally lift over 50 pounds, push over 40 pounds and pull over 40 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work in dirt and dust; frequently exposed to hot temperatures above 100 degrees, exposed to cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work at heights, exposed to noise, near machinery, exposed to chemical and fumes; occasionally work in confined spaces, potentially exposed to infectious diseases and wear protective equipment
  
  

Additional Information / Examination Process

• Available for varied working hours as needed for meetings or departmental priorities
• Ability to be available and on-call for after-hour emergencies and weather events NOTE: reporting to work during weather emergencies and other critical events, may require spending the night in office location or at a local hotel
• Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment
• ** With a valid CDL-B as stated above and assignment of CDL-related duties, the following will apply:
• Must satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards; and
• This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing
  
  

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may Include)

• An evaluation of training and experience
• One or more interviews
• A pre-employment drug test
• A pre-employment physical examination is also required for candidates hired with a CDL license
  
  

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

The continued employment, salary, and benefit level of this position will be reviewed on an annual basis. The continuation of the salary and benefit level is contingent upon successfully securing grant funds in the future. Because the amount and availability of these funds can change, we are not certain that all of the grants the County receives will be maintained every year. In the event these temporary funding sources are not available in future years, this current position may be discontinued or the salary and/or benefit level may change.

Retirement Plan

A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (10 year vesting) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance

County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment.

Dental Insurance

Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts: The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,000 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance: Employees are insurance for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned universal life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program: County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. The plan requires that employees remain employed with Frederick County Government for a minimum of two years after the last class is taken.

Employee Assistance Program: This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave

Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows:

Years of Service Days per Year

0 – 2 years 11 days

2 – 10 years 17 days

10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave accrual rate is as follows based on length of employment and the following schedule:

0 - 2 years 10 days

2+ years 12 days

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military and Disability.

Holidays

The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov.

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
  
  

02

Have you earned a high school diploma or the equivalency?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Which best describes your automobile operator's license status?

• I do not have a valid automobile operator's license
• I have a valid Class C automobile operator's license
• I have a CDL A or B automobile operator's license
  
  

04

If you possess a CDL A or B automobile operators license, do you have airbrake and passenger endorsement?

• No, I have not obtained either endorsement
• I have obtained at least one endorsement
• Yes, I have obtained both endoresements
  
  

05

Do you have experience with Microsoft 365 or databases/spreadsheet entry?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have at least 1 year of general automotive repairs, parts and inventory work experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.

08

Do you have experience using Faster Asset Management system?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the preference credit.

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Do you possess any ASE certifications?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If You Answered "yes" To The Previous Questions, Please Provide Details Of The Certifications You Possess In The Text Box Below

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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