Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain town vehicles, heavy equipment and all other Public Works vehicles, including front-end loaders, backhoes, and various trucks.
• Perform major and minor engine repair on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Repair and test brake systems, suspension systems, exhaust systems, heating/cooling systems, and transmissions.
• Install special equipment such as plow frames, lights, radios, and special wiring; perform electric, acetylene and arc welding as needed.
• Perform complex diagnostic and repair work using sophisticated testing equipment.
• Operate specialized and heavy equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, road sander, asphalt roller and other Public Works vehicles; perform manual labor incidental to operating assigned equipment.
• Operate vehicles providing roadway snow removal, sanding and scraping ice; assist in emergency highway repairs and in other Public Works related emergency repairs.
• Provide on-call service during snow emergencies.
• Perform Heavy Equipment Operator’s duties when not assigned to mechanical work.

Qualifications And Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent; specialized training in auto mechanics and other specialty equipment.
• 5 years’ experience in maintenance and repair of diverse equipment used in Public Works operations, including 3 years’ experience repairing hydraulic equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the tools, techniques, equipment and procedures used in motor equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of repair methods for heavy, diesel and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Massachusetts Class B/Commercial Driver’s License required.
• Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s license required, 2A preferred, 2B, 4G and 1C required.
• Additional certification in equipment repair preferred.
• Massachusetts Vehicle Inspection license desirable.
• Must successfully pass a physical, background check and drug screen.

Pay

Annual salary range $67,928 - $79,589 in 8 steps with ample overtime opportunities.

Schedule

Full time, 40-hours per week, union position.