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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor I

Salary

$62,220.00 - $96,790.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

7127-SHA-85-16-BD-8/25

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

09/10/2025

Closing Date

9/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

District 5 - Anne Arundel County

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor I

Grade 15 (7127) SP#25-85-16

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

THERE IS NO RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 5 is currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor I in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification.

Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to manage the equipment maintenance operations at the Annapolis Maintenance Shop. This involves the maintenance, repair, fabrication and body repair of vehicles, diesel/gas-powered equipment and heavy-duty construction equipment. This position supervises a staff of heavy equipment mechanics and other personnel who include body repair specialists and facility maintenance technicians in the enforcement of policies and procedures related to shop operations. This includes preventive maintenance, repair, replacement of parts and emergency service for vehicles and equipment. This position also maintains facility operations of buildings and systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fuel pumps and tanks, overhead doors, oil water separators and paint booth systems. This position is also the accountable officer for all fixed assets in this position and will require knowledge of manufacture’s standards, and both federal and Maryland’s Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the sixth consecutive year.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment. Three years of the required experience must include servicing and repairing heavy duty construction equipment and diesel engines.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute additional documented and relevant experience repairing, servicing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, buses or comparable equipment on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Completion of an accredited training program for Heavy Equipment or Diesel Repair may be substituted for one and one-half years of the general experience. The accrediting body for the training program must be listed on the U.S. Department of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

4. Certification as a Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for two years of the required education. (The two years of experience used to qualify for ASE testing is considered an integral part of this substitution and cannot also be considered separately to meet Education or Experience Minimum Qualifications.)

5. Certification as a Master Technician in one or more subject areas by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for the required education.

Licenses & Certifications

Applicants must possess and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the state of Maryland at time of hire.

Additional Information

Special Requirements:

+ Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call twenty-four hours a day as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility.

+ Employees in this class may be required to have satisfied the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician III level of the employing administration's certification program.

+ Employees may be required to obtain their certification in Air Conditioning Recycling and Recovery during their probationary period.

+ Employees who are required to function in the capacity of Commercial Vehicle Inspector may be required to obtain and maintain their Commercial Vehicle Inspector's License.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).

The incumbent in this position w ill not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 09/10/2025

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you possess a standard high school or high school equivalency certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have five (5) years of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.

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Do you have three (3) years of experience servicing and repairing heavy duty construction equipment and diesel engines?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.

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Do you possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the state of Maryland?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please provide your driver's license number and the expiration date. If no, please use N/A. Please note that possessing a Class A or B CDL is a requirement.

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Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.

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