Mechanic Technician I and Mechanic Technician Apprentice, Grade 16 and 12
Salary
$64,942.00 - $102,711.00 Annually
Location
16700 Crabbs Branch Way Derwood MD 20855 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2026-00234
Department
Department of General Services
Division
DGS 36 Fleet Management Fleet Services
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be Grade 12: $49,928 - $54,074; Grade 16: $57,596 - $73,497; Grade 19: $64,942 - $97,811 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services provides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers. Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services is seeking Mechanics that are highly skilled or have good aptitude to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy duty vehicles, diesel, alternative fuel and/or gasoline powered buses and related equipment.
What Youll Be Doing
An employee is this position will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical work involving the inspection, preventive maintenance and repair of transit buses, and/or a wide variety of complex light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment (such as dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, graders, loaders, back-hoes, rollers, various types of tractors, trenchers, tow trucks, and street sweepers, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
If filled at the Mechanic Technician I level, Grade 16
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the automotive repair and maintenance trade or as a Mechanic Technician Apprentice.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Physical Ability: Ability to pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds.
Medical: Selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete a Core II Exam prior to appointment.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
At Time of Employment Application:
Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from applicant's state of residence.
Upon Completion of the Probationary Period:
A valid US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment serviced/inspected; and a valid Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.
Probationary Period: Individuals appointed or promoted to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the Fleet Management Services Mechanic Technician Training Program (FMSMTTP) and probationary period.
If filled at the Mechanic Technician Apprentice, Grade 12
Experience: One (1) year technical automotive/mechanical experience.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Physical Abilities: Ability to pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of100 pounds.
Medical: Selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete a Core II Exam prior to appointment.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
At Time of Employment Application:
Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence.
First Day of County Employment:
Possession of either a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, or an Instructional Permit for a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, issued by the applicants state of residence.
Upon Completion of Probationary Period:
Possession and maintenance at all times of a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement from the employees state of residence.
Federal Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment services/inspected, and a Maryland State Forklift Operator License.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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Have you graduated from high school or earned a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland?
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Do you have a Class C (or equivalent) drivers license from your state of residence?
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Do you have the ability to pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds?
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How many years of experience do you have in the automotive repair and maintenance trade?
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Do you have experience performing preventive maintenance and service inspections on transit buses, heavy trucks, and construction equipment following established standards, reference manuals, and maintenance schedules?
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Do you have experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and/or overhauling of major components and systems including (but not limited to) gas and diesel engines, automatic and manual transmissions, differentials and transaxles?
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Do you have experience utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment and tools to pinpoint equipment malfunctions?
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Do you have experience working on advanced heavy truck and transit vehicle systems, such as diesel emissions, air brakes, hydraulics, PTOs, auxiliary drives, multiplex wiring, and pneumatics?
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Do you have experience interpreting and applying manufacturers recommended maintenance and repair standards, using repair manuals, schematics, diagnostic codes and safety manuals required to accomplish maintenance tasks?
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Do you have experience working on electric vehicles?
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Do you have experience working on alternative fuel vehicles and engines such as E-85, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and advanced technology drive train systems and controls?
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-0311