6:30 am- 3:00pm, Monday-Friday

The Fleet Technician performs journeyman-level automotive and equipment repair tasks to maintain WSSC Water’s fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance service and repairs on WSSC Water’s fleet including a variety of automobiles, trucks, and equipment

• Performs inspections to ensure vehicle safety and durability

• Diagnoses, replaces and/or overhauls components, such as standard and anti-lock brake systems, carburetors, generators, alternators, starters, distributors, electronic ignition and fuel injection systems, hydraulic systems, and electronic diesel engine control systems

• Repairs units such as engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, and parts such as gears, valves, pistons, rods, and bearings, etc., (transmissions and clutches on equipment only)

• Performs road tests, completes work orders and ensures that vehicles pass operating, safety, or performance tests

• Performs diagnostic and repair services on automotive and truck power train, body, and chassis computer systems and related wiring, sensors and controls

• Performs service calls to include roadside repairs to disabled units

• Uses fleet computer system to access/update work orders, perform administrative tasks, review repair history, etc.

• Performs fuel site maintenance and pump readings, when assigned

• May be required to perform Maryland vehicle emissions inspections

• Repairs/replaces interior upholstery, trim, accessories, and other components to include SIR/air bag, body controls, HVAC, wiring harnesses

• Makes vehicle/equipment modifications and adds accessories to WSSC Water vehicles and equipment
• Uses specialized welding equipment and processes, such as MIG welders and plasma cutters

• Performs routine general repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment, as assigned

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Performs other related duties, as required.

Professional automotive and heavy equipment garage

• Skilled in the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic and test equipment, tools, and procedures used in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucks and mobile construction equipment, such as digital multimeters, hydraulic and pneumatic circuit testers, scan tools, PC-based diagnostic software, lab oscilloscopes, precision measuring equipment, and other applicable test equipment, to perform necessary repairs
• Demonstrated competency in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair and adjustment of gasoline and diesel engine systems, air brake systems, and components, such as computerized engine monitoring systems as well as electronic ignitions; gasoline and diesel fuel injection systems and electrical/electronic cooling and lubricating systems
• Ability to install, diagnose, and repair air conditioning systems and hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to use electric, gas and arc welding equipment
• Ability to understand and use manufacturers’ service manuals and electrical diagrams, parts catalogs, and other repair manuals considered to be general industry standards
• Some knowledge in the use of computer terminals
• Ability to perform strenuous repair tasks

• Graduation from an automotive technical institute or post high school automotive trade school
• 6+ months experience using a computer terminal in a shop environment

OR

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 3+ year’s vehicle and/or equipment repair experience
• 6+ months of experience using a computer terminal in a shop environment

• Valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Must pass Department of Transportation physical and possess a DOT medical card

• Must obtain and maintain the following with 12 months of hire:
o Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery certification by ASE or MACS
o Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tank Endorsement

NOTE: Technicians must furnish their own hand tools sufficient to perform maintenance and repair tasks in a professional manner.

Master ASE certification in Automobile or Light/Medium/Heavy Truck (vehicle specific certifications, i.e., Ford or General Motors are acceptable)

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

This is a Union position under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME Local 2898.