Automotive Services Specialist

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Department of Maryland State Police
Motor Vehicle Division
7053 Ocean Gateway
Easton, MD 21601

The position
functions as a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist and is responsible for the
repair and maintenance of all Police Pursuit vehicles owned by the Maryland
State Police, State Fire Marshal's Office and Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.
This position maintains vehicles which will at any given time; have to exceed
twice the posted speed limit, in all weather and road conditions. This position
ensures the safe and reliable operating condition of all Police Pursuit
vehicles. The safety of the Trooper as well as the motoring public traveling
the Maryland roadways is critical.

Replace or repair components on MSP vehicles and schedule
preventive maintenance. Replaces complete engine assemblies, replaces /
rebuilds entire rear differential assemblies to include axles, bearings and
gears. Replaces all components involved in engine tune-up, to include spark
plugs, ignition wires, coil packs, crank and cam sensors, timing belts and
distributors. Diagnose, replace or repair water pumps, power steering pump,
steering gear box and steering racks. Diagnose and repair brake systems to
include replacing brake pads, calipers, rotors and master cylinders. Diagnose,
repair or replace air conditioner components, to include evaporator units and
perform a leak test after charging with refrigerant.

Diagnose and repair mechanical / electrical malfunctions. Diagnose, repair or
replace electric windows, blower motors, alternator, electrical shorts, mass
air flow sensors, crank and cam sensors, coil packs, engine computers, cooling
sensors/relays, ABS systems and all other electrical components. Properly
Install, repair or replace electrical police equipment such as emergency
lights, sirens and shot gun racks.

Operate all computer scan tools, to diagnose repairs.
Prepare necessary paperwork on completed repairs. Properly
prepare 'Motor Vehicle Repair Order' for each vehicle serviced.
Attach a receipt or invoice to all work orders for all outside purchased parts.
Enter all inventory/stock and log all operation numbers, as per instructions on
back of MSP motor vehicle repair order, with minimal mistakes. Is able to take
on some of the supervisors' duties in their absence and still maintain their
scheduled repairs.

Road test vehicles, to ensure the safe operating condition.

Perform minor welding work, cutting torch work and operate drill press
Other duties as assigned by supervisory or Command personnel.

Education:

Completion of the
eighth grade.

Experience:

Three years of experience
servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles or…