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Maryland Department of Transportation HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I
Salary
$50,303.00 - $66,759.00 Annually
Location
Queen Anne's County
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
7124-SHA-82-02-SP-12/24
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
12/05/2024
Closing Date
12/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Open Recruitment
State Highway Administration
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician I
District 2 – Queen Anne's County
Grade 10 (7124) SP# 25-82-02
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 2 - Queen Anne's County is currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician (HEMT) I position. Please only apply if you are willing to work in the Centerville Shop Facility. The eligible list produced from this recruitment will be utilized to fill HEMT I vacancies within SHA in the specified county only.
Nature of Work:
The HEMT I will learn to perform routine maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment including diesel powered, electronic computerized, and fuel injected equipment. This position requires knowledge of basic principles of operation & construction of diesel and gas powered engines; knowledge of proper use, care and maintenance of various standard hand tools; knowledge of repair and services concepts, principles, testing devices, tools, meters, etc. involved in the repair & servicing of heavy road maintenance equipment, and maintain records & prepare reports. This position will learn to operate heavy equipment in order to perform test drives.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.
"State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX for the fifth consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One and one-half years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment.
Notes:
Applicants may substitute 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 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 described under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
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 Minimum Qualifications.)
Certification as a Master Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for the required education.
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 license number and expiration date on the application.
Employees are required to obtain 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 must satisfy the first level of the employing administration's certification program during the probationary period. Failure to satisfy the first level of qualifications within the stated time will be considered grounds for dismissal.
Additional Information
Special Requirements:
This position is considered essential and is subject to 24-hour / seven days a week call in with response time within less than an hour.
Candidate must possess and maintain a driver’s license valid in MD (with less than four (4) points and obtain a Class B CDL License with appropriated medical card within six months after appointment.
This position is a safety sensitive position subject to Drug/Alcohol testing as stated in MDOT Substance Abuse Policy.
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment 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 on 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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: State Highway 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.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SHA 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.
Issue Date: 12/05/2024
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 high school equivalency certificate?
Yes
No
02
Do you have one and one-half (1.5) years of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment?
Yes
No
03
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe in detail the work experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
04
Are you willing to accept employment in Centerville Shop in Queen Anne's County?
Yes
No
05
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland with less than four (4) points?
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