Motor Equipment Mechanic II- Department of General Services, Central Fleet​/Mayfield

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Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making. We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Position Summary:

The individual in this position is assigned to the Mayfield Repair shop working primarily on trucks and equipment assigned to the Department of Public Works and Recreation and Parks. May be required to perform repairs on vehicles and equipment of other County agencies as required. Starting Salary Hiring Range: $29.26 - $32.30 $ 60,866 - $67,186
* This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles. Class

Description:

This is skilled, automotive/equipment mechanic trades work at the master mechanic level. Work includes training and assisting less skilled workers and performing major equipment/vehicle repairs. Work is performed with general supervision from an administrative superior. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with accepted trades standards and applicable regulations. An employee in this class performs highly complex automotive equipment repairs to provide efficient automotive operations.

Contacts with others are on a routine basis, including contacts with outside vendors, engineers, and various County employees.
* This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months
* * This position has been designated as "essential personnel," meaning an employee is expected to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, emergency situations, County holidays and on an on-call basis.
* * Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.

Equipment Diagnostics, Repair and Maintenance:

• Performs extensive diagnostic testing of malfunctioning equipment.
• Troubleshoots, disassembles, repairs, rebuilds, or replaces engines, transmissions, drive-trains, electrical and hydraulic systems, rear-ends, electronic and computer controls, port throttle body fuel injection, and other complex components.
• Performs repairs on heavy automotive equipment including trucks, gradalls, bulldozers, wheeled and tracked vehicles, and related mechanical/hydraulic accessories.
• Performs engine overhauls on large and small motors.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to retrieve data from computer-controlled systems (engine, transmission,…