Fleet Body & Maintenance Technician/Welder

City of Concord; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fleet Body & Maintenance Technician/Welder to join their General Services Department. In this role, you will perform skilled repair work on a variety of vehicles, including trucks and emergency response units. Your expertise in welding, body repair, and preventative maintenance will be crucial in ensuring the city fleet operates smoothly. Enjoy a rewarding career with a strong work ethic in a supportive team environment, along with an excellent benefits package, including a defined benefit retirement plan. If you are passionate about vehicle maintenance and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Defined benefit retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid overtime

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in auto/truck repairs and welding.
• Knowledge of automotive painting and metal fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled repairs on automotive and heavy-duty trucks.
• Fabricate parts and perform minor welding on vehicles.

Skills

Auto and truck repairs

Welding

Preventative maintenance

Body repair work

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automotive tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Fleet Body & Maintenance Technician/Welder

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Description:

The City of Concord is looking for a Fleet Body & Maintenance Technician/Welder. The right individual will have a strong work ethic and enjoy working with a motivated team. As a key member of our team you and your family will enjoy an excellent benefits package, including a defined benefit retirement plan.

DEPARTMENT: General Services Department

TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Days, Monday - Friday, Overtime is a requirement.

Application Instructions: A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at [phone] (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

Job Summary: Performs skilled repair work in auto and truck maintenance. Minor painting and body repairs on trucks, automobiles, road maintenance equipment, salt spreaders, and heavy equipment vehicles. Also performs welding/metal fabrication.

Examples of Duties:

1. Performs skilled repairs in servicing, preventative maintenance, and repair of automotive, heavy-duty trucks and equipment, and emergency response vehicles.
2. Orders necessary fleet repair/maintenance parts and paint from parts technician.
3. Repairs minor collision damage on all city vehicles and equipment; performs mechanical duties needed to repair collision damage.
4. Repairs minor body corrosion, installs patches, and prepares damaged or rusted areas for painting of vehicles not requiring outside repairs.
5. Applies lettering/decals to exterior body and interior of windows of vehicles.
6. Undercoats vehicles and equipment for rust prevention.
7. Prepares surplus vehicles for auction removing lights, decals, and equipment.
8. Performs minor body repair work such as installing doors, door glass, bumpers, heavy truck mirrors and replacing damaged vehicle parts.
9. Maintains record of completed repairs, including time and parts used.
10. Fabricates parts from steel and sheet metal.
11. Performs minor welding on autos, trucks, heavy equipment, and snow plows.
12. Installs accessories such as tool boxes, trailer hitches and racks to vehicles.
13. Maintains clean organized work areas.
14. Attends training classes on painting/body repair, welding, and vehicle maintenance. Maintains personal tool inventory.
15. Regularly required to work overtime during emergencies [nights, weekends, and holidays] performing maintenance on city fleet vehicles during emergency operations i.e.: snow removal operations, ice storm, wind/rain storms, etc.
16. Will be exposed to wet or humid conditions; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; and, minimum of six years of experience in general auto/truck repairs, welding, minor automotive painting and/or body repair work; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses And Certifications: Valid Driver's License. Acquire the following within 12 months from date of hire with the assistance of the city: CDL B operator's license, NH State Motor Vehicle Inspectors license.

Knowledge Of: Tools, materials, methods, and practices used in the automotive painting trade; general Auto and truck repairs; welding and metal fabrication.

Skill In: Performs skilled repairs in servicing, preventative maintenance, and repair of automotive, heavy-duty trucks and equipment, and emergency response vehicles.

Mental And Physical Abilities To: Perform required, related mechanical functions; follow both written and oral instructions; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions; while performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; exert 20 to 50 pounds of force; frequently lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds; climb ladders; use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity; distinguish between shades of color.

Working Conditions: Incumbent will be working near moving mechanical parts and machinery; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; dust, dirt, grease. Incumbent's working conditions are moderately loud. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, respirators, goggles, face shield, and gloves.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.