Fleet Mechanic I,II,III

Fleet Mechanic I,II,III

Salary

$50,292.00 - $96,061.00 Annually

Location

Maintenance Facility - 14625 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600110

Department

Department of Public Works

Division

Fleet Services

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

The Fleet Mechanic series consists of Fleet Mechanic I, II, and III positions. The level of knowledge, experience, education, and qualifications are what differentiates each position.

Fleet Mechanic I

The Mechanic I will perform entry level work that requires minimal automotive maintenance and repair experience and serves as an apprenticeship in order to learn to perform maintenance and repair tasks on sedans, light to heavy duty trucks, refuse collection vehicles, wide variety of heavy-duty specialty vehicles, construction equipment, and road maintenance support equipment. The position requires limited personal contacts within the department and periodic contacts with other department personnel when discussing servicing needs.

Fleet Mechanic II

The Mechanic II position is responsible for performing intermediate skilled work in the maintenance and repair involving the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of automotive, heavy duty vehicles, refuse vehicles, and construction and support equipment. Employees will be responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance tasks; determining causes of vehicle/equipment/apparatus operating problems by tracing and locating defects; selecting and safely using proper tools, equipment, devices, manuals, references, established procedures and techniques; and making repairs to automotive, light and medium duty trucks, heavy mobile equipment/vehicles, refuses collections trucks and utility maintenance equipment/vehicles.

Fleet Mechanic III

The Fleet Mechanic III position is a journey level, skilled work involving the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, and mobile equipment (such as dump trucks, aerial bucket trucks, refuse collection vehicles, loaders, back-hoes, rollers, various types of tractors, tow truck, park maintenance equipment, etc.), para-transit buses, and specialized utility maintenance vehicles. This class of work may entail contact with vehicle operator to diagnose or to obtain clarification or requested task requirements. An employee in this class, working under general supervision, is responsible for: exercising independent judgment to carry out preventive maintenance tasks; determining causes of vehicle/equipment operating problems by tracing and locating defects; selecting and safely using proper tools, equipment, devices, manuals, references, and efficient procedures and techniques; and making repairs to automotive and light truck, medium, and heavy truck, heavy mobile equipment, sewer and water equipment, and parks maintenance equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions:

Click on link to see each job functions.

Fleet Mechanic I

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/67822?

Fleet Mechanic II

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/68313?

Fleet Mechanic III

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/919594?

Qualifications

Fleet Mechanic I

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/67822?

Fleet Mechanic II

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/68313?

Fleet Mechanic III

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockville/classspecs/919594?

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of a variety of systems, assemblies and parts, including such major systems as diesel, multi fuel, and gasoline engines; automatic and manual transmissions; and driveline assemblies including differentials
• Knowledge of the operating principles of hydraulic systems such as found on earth moving equipment, refuse trucks, dump truck and snow removal equipment, material spreaders and sewer vacuum trucks.
• Knowledge of the use of hand and/or power tools and equipment, including computer, electronic diagnostic devices, and testing equipment used in the automotive, heavy truck and equipment trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive mechanics trade.
• Knowledge of tow-truck operations and towing procedures.
• Skilled in the use of lifts, jacks, hoists, lube equipment, tire changing machines, fluid changing machines, and forklift.
• Ability to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, awkward, tiring, and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to use and wear personal protective clothing and equipment when exposed to dust, fumes, and other irritants to eyes, nose, ears, skin and respiratory system.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to work independently, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, service charts and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to weld assorted metals.
• Ability to use machinery such as metal lathes, brake lathes and drill presses.
• Ability to fabricate simple parts and equipment to serve a need or to make repairs.
• Ability to update work status in fleet maintenance system and keep arcuate written related shop notes and records - being accountable for all time and materials needed for repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to use PC and fleet maintenance system.
• Ability to perform tasks which normally require lifting up to100 lbs. on a regular basis and over 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Summary of Employee Benefits

The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Benefits are not available to temporary employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans. The city contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.

Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the Citys dental program offered through Guardian Dental. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employees dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the Citys contribution is reallocated toward the employees health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employees vision coverage. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employees base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville's retirement plan is mandatory. There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan. The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement. Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant's salary and length of credited service. Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute. The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a). Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions. No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement. The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses. Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan - The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan. Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.

LEGAL RESOURCES

Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM

The Citys Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.