Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Shovels, Cranes & Trailers

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a skilled mechanic to repair and maintain heavy and special motor equipment, including power shovels, cranes, and graders, in a Boston-area setting. You will inspect defects, disassemble and replace worn parts, and perform welding and fabrication as needed, while keeping detailed time and materials records.

Requirements include 2 years of related experience, own tools, and potential certifications (MA Emission Testing, OEM/ASE, EVT Level 1).

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in related heavy equipment repair
• Must have own tools
• MA Emission Testing Certification may be required
• OEM or ASE certification may be required
• EVT certification Level 1 may be required
• Ability to become certified in federally mandated refrigerant recycling and service procedures
• Pre-employment physical and drug test required
• CDL class B with airbrake endorsement may be required
• Must be a resident of the city of Boston

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of heavy and special motor equipment.
• Examine and locate mechanical defects in equipment such as power shovels, cranes, wrecker trucks, heavy tractor-trailers, catchbasin cleaning machines, motor graders, and other earth moving equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, grind or replace worn parts; fit new parts and adjust engines, oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear; replace electrical wiring, overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies on motor graders and tractors; weld/fabricate parts and maintain records of time and materials used.
• Maintains records of time and materials used on each job.

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a skilled mechanic to repair and maintain heavy and special motor equipment, including power shovels, cranes, and graders, in a Boston-area setting. You will inspect defects, disassemble and replace worn parts, and perform welding and fabrication as needed, while keeping detailed time and materials records.

Requirements include 2 years of related experience, own tools, and potential certifications (MA Emission Testing, OEM/ASE, EVT Level 1).