Vehicle/Equipment Technician I

The Town of Ocean City, MD; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Ocean City, MD is seeking an apprentice automotive mechanic to repair municipal vehicles and equipment, performing general repairs on passenger cars and trucks. This entry-level role requires the ability to pass a drug screening and work weekends during summer.

Duties include towing city vehicles, routine tune-ups, utilizing diagnostic tools, and assisting senior technicians. CDL with endorsements is preferred or must be obtained within one year of employment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent in automotive service mechanics.
• Ability to read and interpret computer/electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with diagnosing routine motor vehicle malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• On-call towing of city-owned vehicles (light/heavy).
• Perform minor tune-ups, brake work, lighting, and general repairs.
• Use electronic diagnostic equipment to trace and repair vehicle systems.
• Assist Vehicle Technician II on more extensive repairs.
• Read and interpret schematics for repairs on light and heavy vehicles.
• Replace engines and transmissions in light-duty vehicles when required.
• Conduct annual inspections on equipment and vehicles.
• Work weekends in summer (1–2 times/month) with Thursday–Friday off before weekends.
• Work holidays during summer and be available for emergencies.

Skills

Diagnostic equipment usage

Read schematics

Computer literacy

Education

Automotive apprenticeship

High school diploma or GED + 2 years experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Repairs and maintains municipal automotive equipment; does related work as required. This is mechanical work at the apprenticeship level. A mechanic in this classification is expected to do general repairs on passenger cars and light and heavy-duty trucks. Must be able to pass a drug screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• On Call towing light and heavy-duty city-owned vehicles/equipment
• Performs minor tune-ups, repairs, and/or replaces brake linings, wheel bearings, changes lights and fuses, and all other repairs
• Using electronic diagnostic equipment, traces out and repairs any vehicle system, including electrical/electronic, carburetor/fuel injection, hydraulic/pneumatic heat and air conditioning, and any other major repair that requires the experience of an accredited gasoline/diesel mechanic.
• Assists Vehicle Technician II on more extensive repairs, working as a helper
• Must be proficient in computer technology and terminology to repair both light and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Must be able to read and interpret computer and electrical schematics to repair light and heavy vehicles.
• Knowledge on how to replace engines and transmissions, as well as repair for light-duty Vehicles
• Ability to perform annual inspections on equipment and vehicles
• Working weekends during summer months – 1 -2 times a month
• During the weekend work, have off on Thursday and Friday leading up to the weekend
• Working holidays during summer
• Available to report to work in emergency weather situations

QUALIFICATIONS -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education and completion of a formal apprenticeship as an automotive services mechanic; or completion of high school or GED and two (2) years of full-time experience in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles and motor equipment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skill in the use of tools and computers used in automotive repair business; and ability to diagnose and correct routine motor vehicle malfunctions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, preferred or must be able to obtain a CDL with Class A endorsement within one (1) year of employment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skill in the use of tools and computers used in automotive repair business; and ability to diagnose and correct routine motor vehicle malfunctions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, preferred or must be able to obtain a CDL with Class A endorsement within one (1) year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans are encouraged to apply.