Job Description:

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities, and skills may be substituted on a full-time year-for-year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by training in automotive and heavy equipment repair.

Experience:

Five years of experience performing maintenance and repair, including three years of experience with maintenance of heavy-duty diesel engines.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Within six months of employment, must obtain the following:

American Service Expectation (ASE) Certification to include T-Series.

OSHA 10 Certification.

Flagger certificate.

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age.

Operation of a county-owned vehicle.

Subject to alcohol and drug testing.

Physical Demands:

Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, and hazards from working with tools and equipment.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $27.55 - $31.61 per hour; $57,304 - $65,749 annually

Grade 808, full-time position, 40 hours per week

Department of Public Works, Highway Maintenance

Position closing date: January 12, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on January 12, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on January 13th.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.