Automotive Mechanic I

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW: Department of Public Works

The Caroline County Department of Public Works maintains the County’s infrastructure including roads, bridges, drainage, public buildings, fleet, and heavy equipment. The Department is divided into three major divisions: Roads, Facilities, and Central Shop. The Roads Division maintains over 400 miles of paved and tar-and-chip roads and about 78 miles of unpaved roads. This includes maintaining bridges, culverts, roadway shoulders and signs. The Facilities Division takes care of nearly 280,000 square feet of County buildings. The County’s fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment represents about $14 million of equipment.

DEFINITION:

This is skilled work in the field of automotive mechanics. An employee in this class, with general supervision from the Chief Automotive Mechanic, performs a variety of automotive maintenance and repair, both on gasoline and diesel-powered equipment in the shop or in the field.

This position is Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with the FLSA.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS:

Under the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, the County Roads Worker position is designated as “Operations.” This means the employee is required to report to work during emergencies including severe weather events. The position is also subject to “call back,” an order to return to work to complete essential duties.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated periodically in accordance with the County’s Personnel Rules and Regulations and guided by mutually agreed upon work goals established by the employee and the employee’s supervisor. The normal probationary period for the position is six (6) months; however, this may be extended.

CAREER PATH:

One goal of the Automotive Mechanic I position is to develop qualified workers to advance within the Central Shop Divisions. Advancement will depend on the employee’s ability to master the required skills, obtain necessary licenses, or permits, and availability of openings

Performance will be evaluated periodically in conference based on previously, mutually agreed upon performance standards.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Inspects and determines the nature of routine motor vehicle
• Checks, installs, disassembles, cleans, repairs, replaces parts and performs other automotive
• Cleans and cares for tools, equipment, shop facilities and customer’s
• Road tests automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other road working
• Maintains records of maintenance and repairs completed and prepares
• Performs such other duties as may be

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of gasoline and diesel-powered engines; of the operation, basic components, common malfunctions, routine corrective repair practices and preventative maintenance techniques for internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems and other major sub assembles used in county equipment.
• Working knowledge of the proper use, care and maintenance of standard hand and power
• Proficient in dealing with hazardous materials
• Proficiency in operating all equipment in areas
• Ability to understand and follow directions, regulations, and established
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely with co-worker and
• Ability to elicit, record and pass to supervisors whatever technical information is

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Employee in this position must be able to:

•  Read, understand, and recall manuals for any equipment required to operate.
•  See effectively at night or in dim light, see low contrast or “camouflaged” objects such as pipes in the ground and demonstrate peripheral vision and depth perception.
•  Hear normally or have hearing corrected with hearing aid.  Demonstrate a sense of smell.
•  Demonstrate the ability to speak clearly and politely.
•  Pull, push, lift and carry seventy-five (75) pounds for 50 feet 3 times in 15 Minutes  Stand or sit for periods more than one hour.
•  Walk a mile at a brisk (3 mph+) pace without becoming out of breath.
•  Climb onto and into automotive, heavy equipment, truck body 3 times in 5 minutes  Climb and descend from a 12’ ladder 3 times in 5 minutes
•  Jump down from a height of two (2) feet.  Kneel for at least 15 minutes.
•  Crawl on back and/or stomach for a distance of at least 25 feet.  Work on an item on the floor for 15 minutes
•  Determine if an item is hot, cold, or slippery.  Grasp items with either or both hands.
•  Solve moderately difficult problems.
•  Write a concise statement of a problems and its recommended solution  Work outside during inclement weather.
•  Demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to operate assigned equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of high school or GED acceptable to the State Superintendent of Schools for Maryland AND three years of automotive mechanic experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Maryland Class “B” CDL with air brakes, bus, and manual transmission endorsements within 6 months of employment. Hazmat endorsement required within 9 months; probation period will be extended during this period.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Substance Abuse Test: Must pass a pre-employment urinalysis test for designated controlled dangerous substances. Criminal Background Check: Must pass a Criminal Background Check as defined in Chapter 1 of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Essential Functions: Must be able to execute the "Essential Functions" listed in this Class Specification at the time of hire and while employed in this class series, unless a request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is received and granted.

Driving Record: May have no more than four (4) points on driving record at the time of hire and while employed in this class series.

Personnel Rules and Regulations: Must comply with the terms of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, including the Substance Abuse Policy, while employed in this class series.

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Maryland Class “A” CDL with endorsements.

SALARY: $40,734 - $57,806, based upon experience.

BENEFITS: Paid Leave & Holidays, Health, Dental & Vision Insurances, Defined Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending & Dependent Accounts, Other Supplemental Benefits. 

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carolinemd. Application reviews will begin 15 days after the posting date. Reach out to the Office of Human Resources with questions via email at hrposting@carolinemd.org or by phone at 410-479-4105.