Vehicle Maintenance Technician

City of Bowie, Maryland

Bowie, MD

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$29 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

The Vehicle Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing gasoline and diesel powered automotive and related equipment. Duties include but are not limited to performing skilled work in the repair of automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment. The incumbent determines repairs needed on equipment, inspects quality of work in progress and conducts road tests upon completion; orders parts and equipment and makes estimates on costs of repairing damaged equipment. Must have knowledge of standard tools, materials and practices of the automotive trade. Knowledge of the principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Must be skilled in the use of hand and power tools, acetylene torches, grinders and other tools and equipment of the trade. Sufficient physical condition to perform heavy lifting up to 100 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Three (3) years of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic including some experience in a supervisory capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience

*COVID-19 vaccination required in order to qualify for this position.

SALARY: $28.65 PER HOUR

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plan.

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply online on the City of Bowie website at: www.cityofbowie.org (click on the employment tab).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 13, 2023

City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol-testing employer. EOE

Company Description

Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County, and the fifth largest city in the State of Maryland, with an estimated population of 58,682. The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of local resident, Governor Oden Bowie, president of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The town was subsequently re-chartered as Bowie.

Today the City of Bowie Government consists of a staff of over 400 hardworking employees in a variety of skilled, non-skilled, administrative, public safety, and professional disciplines. The City boasts of a pleasant working environment and goal-oriented culture. This is reflected in the City's high employee retention rate, and consistency in achieving organizational objectives.

The City offers competitive salaries and a robust menu of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) with employer match, and a 457 savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework and flexible scheduling options

Why Work Here?

Remote work; flexible scheduling; medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 457, MD State Retirement System.

Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County, and the fifth largest city in the State of Maryland, with an estimated population of 58,682. The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of local resident, Governor Oden Bowie, president of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The town was subsequently re-chartered as Bowie. Today the City of Bowie Government consists of a staff of over 400 hardworking employees in a variety of skilled, non-skilled, administrative, public safety, and professional disciplines. The City boasts of a pleasant working environment and goal-oriented culture. This is reflected in the City's high employee retention rate, and consistency in achieving organizational objectives. The City offers competitive salaries and a robust menu of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) with employer match, and a 457 savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework and flexible scheduling options