Automotive Technician 3rd Class

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for an Automotive Technician 3 rd Class in our Hughesville location. The primary functions of this position will be to provide efficient and reliable service in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and related equipment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing preventative maintenance on vehicles and related equipment; reporting to supervisor equipment in need of major repair;

keeping accurate maintenance records; learning to perform fabrication, acetylene welding and electric welding to make minor repairs; assisting and learning to diagnose and repair electronic systems and automotive and diesel engines. Learns to perform electronic repairs on antilock brakes, air bag and emission systems. Also learns to utilize specialized electronic testing equipment, including web‑based and laptop standalone test equipment for diagnoses;

learn to utilize complex wiring diagrams to diagnose operating faults in wire harness and computer controls. This position pays $33.37/hr.

We are seeking a candidate who is reliable, teachable, and detail oriented. Candidates should also be adaptable, engaged, and have good teamwork skills.

This position requires reading, writing and mathematics; therefore, a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

At least one year of experience as a Shop Attendant, or the equivalent experience in automotive maintenance and/or vocational training.

Must hold a valid Maryland Learners permit for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License or above, with a good driving record and obtain a regular Class A CDL within six months. Must hold a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate.

SMECO champions a culture where people are valued and employee experience is driven by innovation, collaboration, inclusion, safety, and trust. Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website co.coop/about/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.

We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.