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Salary : $69,601.00 - $110,382.00 Annually
Location : 16700 Crabbs Branch Way Derwood MD 20855 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2026-00438
Department: Department of General Services
Division: DGS 36 Fleet Automotive Heavy Equipment
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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 $69,601 to $89,991, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:

1. Current Montgomery County Government employees;
2. Montgomery County employees who were affected by reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights;
3. Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program (LOSAP); or
4. Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Government Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship.

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 a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Technician Lead for the Heavy Equipment Shop to perform advanced skilled inspection, maintenance and repairs on diesel, alternative fuel and/or gasoline powered heavy and related equipment and will function as a lead worker.
What You'll Be Doing
This position serves as a lead worker and will provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and technical instruction to less experienced Mechanic Technicians. The employee will exercise independent, advanced-level judgment while performing inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a full array of medium and heavy-duty truck systems, including engines, fuel systems, exhaust systems, clutches, manual and automatic transmissions, power distribution systems, starting and charging systems, steering systems, air and hydraulic braking systems, air and hydraulic anti-lock braking systems (ABS), heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and chassis components. The position requires the ability to select and safely use the proper tools, equipment, diagnostic devices, service manuals, technical references, and efficient repair procedures to accurately complete repairs.
In addition to advanced diagnostic and repair duties, this position serves as the shop lead for new vehicle intake, inspection, and preparation. Responsibilities include coordinating the receipt of new fleet assets, performing pre-delivery inspections, identifying and documenting deficiencies, coordinating warranty repairs with vendors, ensuring all required equipment and accessories are installed, and preparing vehicles for placement into County service.
The position also serves as the lead for manufacturer campaigns, safety recalls, and technical service bulletins. This includes monitoring outstanding campaigns, coordinating repairs with dealerships and manufacturers, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring fleet compliance with all applicable recall and campaign requirements.
As a senior technician, the employee will provide technical guidance to other mechanics, assist with troubleshooting complex repairs, help prioritize daily workloads, and promote safe and efficient shop operations. When operational needs require, the employee may serve in a leadership capacity by providing day-to-day direction to shop personnel and assisting with shop coordination during the absence of a Crew Chief to ensure continuity of operations.
The Division of Fleet Management Services has three main worksite locations (Rockville, Silver Spring and Kensington), and the employee will work on specific shifts to be assigned, based on a 24/7-hour operation. Shifts may include nights and weekends and are subject to change based on training/operational requirements.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and a drug/alcohol screening.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Experience: Prior experience serving as a Mechanic Technician II, with six (6) years of verifiable, progressively responsible experience in problem diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspection of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment such as, but not limited to, dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, graders, loaders, backhoes, rollers, pavers, tractors, trenchers, tow trucks, street sweepers, leafers and comparable equipment.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Possession and maintenance of:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification in Medium and Heavy Trucks (T1-T8).
• A Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by applicant's state of residence.
• US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609).
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.
• Completion of the Fleet Management Services Mechanic Technician Training Program (FMSMTTP).

Physical Demands: The ability to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods, and must continuously bend, reach, stretch, lift, stoop, climb and crouch often on top of, in, and under vehicles and engines in cramped and awkward positions. Performance of the work of the class regularly involves exposure to loud noises, vibrations, dust, dirt and grease. Employees must be able to perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally in excess of 100 pounds.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Experience performing preventive maintenance, service inspections and advanced level diagnostic and repairs on medium and heavy-duty trucks and equipment following established standards, reference manuals, and maintenance schedules.
• 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.
• Experience working on advanced heavy truck and equipment vehicle systems, such as diesel emissions, air brakes, hydraulics, PTO's, auxiliary drives, multiplex wiring, and pneumatics.
• Experience using a computer/laptop and various office- suite (such as MS Office), enterprise (such as Oracle) and stand-alone software/systems to communicate, word process, requisition; manage records and conduct research.
• Experience using a Fleet Management Inventory System (such as FASTER or Asset Works).

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 applicant's 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 County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's 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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Are you currently employed by Montgomery County Government?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have prior experience serving as a Mechanic Technician II, with six (6) years of verifiable, progressively responsible experience in problem diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspection of medium and heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment such as, but not limited to, dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, graders, loaders, backhoes, rollers, pavers, tractors, trenchers, tow trucks, street sweepers, leafers and comparable eq