Salary : $75,666.00 - $120,594.00 Annually
Location : 16700 Crabbs Branch Way Derwood MD 20855 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:Department: Department of General Services
Division: DGS 36 Fleet Automotive Heavy Equipment
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the PositionPlease note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $75,666 to $117,708, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.What You'll Be DoingThis recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.
The individual selected to fill this position will be responsible for serving as a first-line supervisor of various levels of mechanics and lesser skilled employees who perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of heavy-duty vehicles, mobile equipment or commercial transit equipment.
The duties will include:
- Scheduling and assigning work repairing vehicles;
- Inspecting work in progress or upon completion to see that repair and maintenance Work are properly performed;
- Furnishing technical advice on difficult/complex jobs;
- Monitoring and enforcing preventive maintenance schedules;
- Evaluating employee performance; managing employee attendance;
- Working with County departments/agencies to resolve, repair/maintenance problems;
- Entering data and reviewing data posted to the computerized information system;
- and coaching and mentoring employees.
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. The 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.
As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and a drug/alcohol screening
Montgomery County Government offers a wide variety of competitive benefit programs/plans to eligible employees, such as:
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage)
- Group Term Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (healthcare, childcare, commuter choice transit)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave (such as Personal Leave Days, paid holidays, sick leave, etc.)
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Credit Union
- Tuition Assistance/Professional Development
- Retirement Plans
- Work Life Balance
- Free Parking
- Free County Ride-on Bus Pass
Minimum QualificationsExperience: Six (6) years of journey level experience in the vehicle repair trade in heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment, commercial transit equipment, and/or fire/rescue apparatus and equipment; or any combination thereof totaling six (6) years.
Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Physical Ability: Ability to lift and otherwise move objects that weigh up to one-hundred (100) pounds.
License:At Time of Employment Application:- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
First Day of County Employment:- Possession of either a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, or an Instructional Permit for a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, issued by the applicant's state of residence.
Upon Completion of Probationary Period:- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License, with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement from employee's state of residence; Federal Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609) appropriate to the equipment serviced/inspected.
- ASE Master Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck, Transit Bus, or Medium/Heavy Vehicle within eighteen months of appointment to a position in this class.
- A Maryland State Forklift Operator License.
The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and a drug/alcohol screening
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences - A Bachelor's Degree in an automotive related area or graduation from an automotive trade school;
- An active and current ASE Master Certification in Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks;
- Experience supervising staff to include evaluating employee performance and attendance management in a union environment;
- Experience applying the principles, practices, and concepts of automotive/ heavy equipment fleet operations and management;
- Experience scheduling, assigning and reviewing work in progress and, upon completion, to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed; and
- Experience using automated systems technology and software applications.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe 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.
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.
Leave BenefitsOur 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 BenefitsAll 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 ForgivenessMontgomery 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 BenefitCounty 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 CostsWorking 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 WellbeingWe 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 Benefits01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED recognized in the State of Maryland? 02
How many years of journey level experience in the vehicle repair trade in heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment, commercial transit equipment, and/or fire/rescue apparatus and equipment do you have? - No Experience
- 1 Year Experience
- 2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 or more Year's Experience
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree in an AUTOMOTIVE RELATED area or have you graduation from an automotive trade school? 04
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your degree in or what automotive trade school did you complete? If you answered no to the previous questions, type N/A. 05
Do you have the ability to lift and otherwise move objects that weigh up to one hundred (100) pounds? 06
Do you have a Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from your state of residence? 07
Do you have a Commercial Driver's License or a CDL Permit with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements? 08
Do you have an active and current ASE Master Certification in Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks? 09
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. Are you willing to work on shifts that may include nights and weekends which are subject to change based on training/operational requirements? 10
Do you have experience supervising staff to include evaluating employee perfor 
