Mechanic-Public Works

General Description

This is a skilled automotive position with related repair work performed at the journeyman level. Work involves responsibility for the application of journeyman skills and knowledge in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of automobiles, trucks, specialized construction and maintenance equipment, and other automotive or related motorized equipment, including accessories and appurtenances. Work is performed under supervision in accordance with accepted trade practices adapted to municipal requirements with review through inspections and tests during process and upon completion. Work instructions may be oral or written and are accompanied by drawings and sketches when necessary.

Examples of Work Functions

• Maintains, repairs, overhauls passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, compressors, snow loaders, sprayers, graders, sweepers, rollers, pay loaders, flushers, asphalt distributors, power shovels, cranes, and other specialized municipal construction and maintenance equipment, including accessories and appurtenances.
• Tests and overhauls both gasoline and diesel-powered motors; faces, grinds seats valves; sets tappets and rods; cleans, installs rings and inserts; replaces pistons and bearings.
• Operates welding, cutting machines, and braising tools in automotive repair work.
• Performs other essential functions as required.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Considerable and valid experience as a skilled automotive mechanic gainfully employed in the trade full-time for the past two years.
• Possession of a valid Class "A" or "B" CDL motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a hoisting license with a catch basin cleaning endorsement.
• First Aid course certificate.