Equipment Repair Person

About the role

The Town of Acton is seeking an experienced and skilled Equipment Repair Person to join our Department of Public Works. This full-time position performs skilled mechanical work diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the Town's diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment while also supporting Public Works operations and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Town vehicles and equipment, including cars, police and fire vehicles, pickup and dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, lawn and grounds equipment, and other light and heavy equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
• Repair gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles
• Service hydraulic and air brake systems
• Repair engines, suspensions, transmissions, fuel and electrical systems
• Perform welding and fabrication
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform field repairs
• Maintain repair and maintenance records
• Operate heavy equipment and assist with road, drainage, infrastructure, winter maintenance, and other Public Works activities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in automotive mechanics involving mechanical and electrical work on cars, trucks, heavy equipment, gasoline and diesel engines, and hydraulics; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Must possess CDL Class A with air brake endorsement, Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 2A or greater, Massachusetts Hoisting License Class 1D (forklift), and OSHA-10 certification, or be able to obtain the required licenses and certifications within one (1) year or by the next available testing period, whichever comes first

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience
• OSHA Excavation Competent Person certification
• Experience with Public Works operations and construction

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Significant physical activity, including heavy lifting that may exceed 100 pounds
• Work in both a mechanical repair shop and outdoor environments
• Must be available for emergency response, including winter maintenance

Pay

Grade A7, starting $31.0219/hr.

Benefits

• $425 fitness club reimbursement program (if enrolled in Town Health Insurance plan)
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Middlesex Retirement System pension plan
• 457-B/Roth IRA plans available
• Learn more at https://actonma.gov/901/Employee-Benefits