Master Mechanic

Boston Duck Tours; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with matching

Free Duck Tours for you and family

Parking & Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Boston Duck Tours is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in Dorchester, MA. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our ducks and fleet vehicles, including diesel engines, chassis, and electrical systems.

Candidates should have extensive hands-on preventive maintenance experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work with power and hand tools. A CDL is preferred but not required; safety requirements apply, including DOT/FMCSA testing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on preventive maintenance experience, heavy vehicles preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Solid mechanical skills with power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, chassis, axles, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on Ducks and fleet vehicles.
• Conduct failures analysis and repairs on differentials, transfer cases, and axles.
• Assist in overhauls during off-season and in service calls for breakdowns.
• Coordinate with Drivers on vehicle concerns and outstanding maintenance issues.

Skills

Heavy-vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Tool operation

Welding knowledge

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dorchester, MA 02122Salary Range: $40.00 - $40.00 Hourly

At Boston Duck Tours we believe if our employees are happy, our guests will be as well.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels welcome, important, and appreciated. Join our team today to experience how a good company contributes to a good life!

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis, troubleshoot, and make necessary repairs. Included but not limited to diesel engines, chassis, axels, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled & preventative maintenance on Ducks and fleet vehicles.
• Conducts failure analysis, repairs, and components correctly. Included but not limited to differentials, transfer cases, and axles.
• Assist in overhauls as needed during off-season.
• Assist in service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Work with Drivers on vehicle concerns and outstanding maintenance issues

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands on experience in preventive maintenance (Heavy Vehicles Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to perform and understand basic mathematical operations.
• Solid mechanical skills and the ability to operate power and hand tools, and other types of machinery.
• Ability and Comfortability to work on 6ft/8ft ladders.
• Valid License Required, CDL Preferred, not required. (Additional 1.50 p/hr.)
• Welding knowledge, preferred, not required (Additional 1.50 p/hr.)

Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, employees must meet DOT/FMCSA requirements (including pre-employment and random drug & alcohol testing)

Pay:

• $40.00 per hour
• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Generous Yearly Bonus

Schedule:

• Two Shifts Available (Second Shift)
• Sunday – Wednesday
• Wednesday – Saturday

PTO:

• Sick Time: 40 Hours
• Vacation Time: 0 – 5 yrs. = 3 Weeks
• Vacation Time: 5 – 15 yrs. = 5 Weeks
• Vacation Time: 15 – 20 yrs. = 6 Weeks
• Vacation Time: 20+ yrs. = 7 Weeks

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account, FSA and DCA
• Parking & Commuter Benefits
• Employee Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Spousal & Child Life Plans
• 401K with generous matching
• Free Duck Tours for you and your immediate family
• Free or Discounted Admissions to numerous Museums and other attractions throughout the City.
• Boot & Tool Yearly Allowance