OneMain Financial Jobs



Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Salary

$45,595.00 - $70,152.00 Annually

Location

Worcester County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

7124-SHA-81-03-BD-3/26

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

03/23/2026

Closing Date

4/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

District 1 – Worcester County

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Grade 10 (7125) SP#26-81-03

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 1 is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician I position in Worcester County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.

Nature of Work: The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician I will work on motor vehicles, diesel powered equipment and/or construction/maintenance equipment. Employees receive moderate supervision from a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor or other designated supervisor. Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call 24 hours a day, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. In the event of hazardous weather or highway conditions, employees will be called to duty during off-hours to maintain and repair equipment. Employees are required to work outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extreme heat, fumes, exhaust and hazardous materials. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds. Employees in this classification do not supervise.

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 seventh consecutive year."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: One and a half (1.5) years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute 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 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 described under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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 Minimum Qualifications.)

5. Certification as a Master Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) can be substituted for the required education.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.

Additional Information

Special Requirements:

• This position is considered an essential employee and is subject to all 24 hours a day, 7 days/week for inclement weather and/or other emergency events.

• Must be reachable and respond to calls after work hours.

• Candidate must earn and maintain a CDL B license during the probationary period

  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. 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.

  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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

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

  The incumbent in this position m ay be a member of a c overed bargaining unit.

  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.

  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/ ).

  Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

  If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

  410-545-5554

  Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  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: 3/23/2026

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.

01

Do you possess a standard high school diploma or high school equivalent certificate?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have one and a half (1.5) years of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles, gasoline and/or diesel engines, or heavy-duty construction equipment?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you answered 'Yes' to the previous 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 work history of 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.

  04

  Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland with less than four (4) points? Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

  05

  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.

  Required Question

Employer

Maryland Department of Transportation

Address

See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------

Phone

See Job Posting

Website

http://www.mdot.maryland.gov

Apply

Please verify your email address Verify Email