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Maryland Department of Transportation HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III in Baltimore County, Maryland
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III
Salary
$60,663.00 - $80,884.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore County
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
7126-MPA-HEMT III-06/24
Department
Maryland Port Administration
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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*Open to All Qualified Candidates
This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA)position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted in this classification.
This position is located at the Dundalk Marine Terminal.
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 216-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. MPA was created by the Maryland General Assembly to increase waterborne commerce through the ports in the state. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining our nation's supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers. As one of the nation's top ports for total cargo tonnage and overall dollar value of cargo, the Port of Baltimore is also one of the most diverse ports in the United State with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to port activity.
For information on MPA, please go to: MPA (maryland.gov) (https://mpa.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx)
General Role Description:
MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician III to join our Fleet Services Division. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform the advanced level of repair and maintenance work on motor vehicles and/or construction/maintenance equipment. Employees are responsible for performing routine repair work, standards preventive maintenance services and completing major repairs on heavy trucks, equipment, and automobiles. Employees are responsible for performing major mechanical repairs, diagnosing various system malfunctions and extensive overhauls of all types of major automotive and equipment components, assemblies and subassemblies.
Some essential duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Performing diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment for specific operation complaints and concerns found on routine preventative maintenance inspections, including the replacement and rebuilding of major components.
Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on stationary engines used in power generation and fire protection system applications.
Processing paperwork associated with work orders, preventative maintenance service sheets, vendor invoices, and warranty documentation.
Contacting various vendors for the acquisition of necessary repair parts and supplies, including the pickup of supplies as necessary.
Maintaining skill levels and knowledge of current vehicles and equipment technology through training, seminars, and various industry publications.
Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. In the event of hazardous weather or highway conditions, employees will be called to duty during off-hours in order to maintain and repair equipment. This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion that is performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside a building. Employees are required to work outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extreme heat, fumes, exhaust and hazardous materials. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits - MDOT (maryland.gov) (https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=152#::text=MDOT%20Benefits%201%20Pay%20Rate%20Salaries%20are%20determined,...%208%20Flextime%20and%20Telework%20...%20More%20items)
Additionally, employees in this MPA position receive the following:
A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year (the employee can choose to pay for boots outside of the covered options).
All tools and equipment needed to perform the required work is provided by the MPA.
All costs associated with the CDL license requirements during the probationary period are covered by the MPA.
Continued training and development is provided by the MPA.
Tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment. Two years of the required experience must include servicing and repairing heavy duty construction equipment and diesel engines.
Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience and education your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Notes:
Applicants may substitute additional documented and relevant experience repairing, servicing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, buses or comparable equipment on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Completion of an accredited training program for Heavy Equipment or Diesel Repair may be substituted for one and one-half years of the general experience. The accrediting body for the training program must be listed on the U.S. Department of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
Certification as a Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for two years of the required education. (The two years of experience used to qualify for ASE testing is considered an integral part of this substitution and cannot also be considered separately to meet Education or Experience Minimum Qualifications.)
Certification as a Master Technician in one or more subject areas by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for the required education.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses & Certifications
Employees are assigned duties that require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees must possess and maintain a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their driver's license number and expiration date on the application.
Employees are required to possess and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland during the probationary period, depending on the type of equipment operated.
Employees in this class may be required to obtain Special Commercial Driver's License Endorsements for Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicles depending on the type of equipment operated.
Employees must have satisfied the second level of the employing administration's certification program prior to application. Employees wishing to be transferred or promoted to another administration must pass the administration's specific certification for Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician III.
Additional Information
Additional Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must be available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.
Employees are subject to being on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.
Employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint or chromium may be required to undergo periodic medical testing and have the ability to wear a respirator.
Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Employees in these classifications are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dotmd) . RESUMES CANOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.
NOTES:
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidates(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a collective bargaining unit.
For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American Education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://w ww.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.
The Maryland Port Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MPA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with a disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711).
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Issue Date: 06/24/2024
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland?
Yes
No
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Did you provide your driver's license information in the applicable fields of the application? If not, please be sure to include it in your application prior to submitting.
Yes
No
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Do you have at least four (4) years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to question 4, please describe where you have obtained the experience defined above listing the name of the employer(w), dates you were employed, and the duties of the position(s) you held. This experience must also be detailed under the "experience" section of your application. Please enter N/A if you do not possess this experience.
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Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience servicing and repairing heavy duty construction equipment and diesel engines?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to question 6, please describe where you have obtained the experience defined above listing the name of the employer(s), dates you were employed, and the duties of the position(s) you held. This experience must also be detailed under the "experience" section of your application. Please enter N/A if you do not possess this experience.
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