Fleet Mechanic

Undisclosed; Longmeadow (MA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent benefits

Hampden County Pension System

Résumé du poste

The Town of Longmeadow is seeking a full-time Fleet Mechanic to perform skilled automotive work on town trucks, automobiles, and heavy equipment. The role focuses on inspection, diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance to ensure proper fixes on first visit.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of related experience, with a Class B CDL preferred along with air brake/tanker endorsements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of related experience in automotive and equipment repair.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of light and heavy vehicles and equipment; welding; electrical systems; and safety inspections.
• Ability to use diagnostic software and communicate effectively in writing.

Responsabilités

• Perform skilled automotive work in inspection, diagnostic, repair, and maintenance of town vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure vehicles are fixed correctly on first visit and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Operate lifts and heavy equipment per safety guidelines and on-call for emergencies.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

3 to 5 years of related experience

Outils

Diagnostic software

Description du poste

The Town of Longmeadow, MA DPW is seeking qualified applicants for the full time position of Fleet Mechanic. Position is responsible for performing skilled automotive work in the inspection, diagnostic, repair and maintenance of town trucks and automobiles, heavy and light equipment, and associated mechanical equipment. Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in maintaining the vehicles and equipment of the town. Primary objectives include ensuring vehicles are fixed properly the first visit and the deployment of a preventative maintenance program.

Successful candidate must have:

• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of light and heavy vehicles and equipment; knowledge of welding; knowledge of repairing electrical and electronic systems; knowledge of conducting safety inspections for all types of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to use current software programs and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems with equipment and vehicles; ability to operate machinery and tools; ability to perform auto body work; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate heavy and light equipment and trucks in excess of 60,000 GVW. Ability to work on emergency call out basis, including during extended winter hours. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to make independent and responsible decisions. Ability to operate vehicle lifts 80,000, 18,000, 10,000 for heavy equipment. Ability to operate an overhead 5-ton crane.
• Computer skills; record keeping skills; proficiency with diagnostic software.

High school diploma or equivalent, and 3 to 5 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience in automotive and equipment repair work.

Current valid motor vehicle license; Class B Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements, required with Class A Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements, preferred. Class 2A hoisting license and Class 3A hoisting license for 5-ton overhead crane. Certified qualified brake inspector to service trucks with air brakes. OSHA 10.

• Required to be on call as needed to respond to emergencies
• Salary $30.00- $31.84 per hour DOE/DOQ; Excellent benefits
• Hampden County Pension System

Posting closes 10/01/2026 at noon and then open until filled.

The Town of Longmeadow is an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Town and to offering equal access to career development and promotional opportunities to our Town employees.