Mechanic

City-of-Fairfield,-Ct; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Fairfield is seeking a skilled automotive technician to maintain and repair public works equipment and vehicles, including diesel and gasoline engines. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure repairs meet safety standards.

The role requires at least 5 years in automotive maintenance, 1 year welding, and a valid CDL Class B. Overtime and emergency response may be required, with a focus on safe, first-visit repairs.

Qualifications

• High school, vocational technical school or GED graduate.
• 5 years in automotive maintenance and repair.
• 1 Year welding experience.
• A valid commercial driver’s license class B.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, trailers, or heavy equipment.
• Performs engine diagnostics with diagnostic scan tools and test drives.
• Removes and replaces parts to repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspects and repairs braking, HVAC, driveline, suspension, engines, and transmissions.
• Maintains written maintenance records and shop cleanliness.

Skills

Diesel engines

Gasoline engines

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics with scan tools

Welding

Repair manuals

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding experience

CDL class B

Tools

Gas torches

Plasma torch

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Job description

Responsible for performing a variety of skilled mechanical work in the repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance of all public works equipment and vehicles, including both gasoline and diesel powered equipment and small engines. Responsible for ensuring the equipment is fixed correctly and safely during the first visit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(These are illustrative in nature and are not meant to be a comprehensive list)

• Completes the preventive maintenance on vehicles, trailers, or heavy equipment such as oil changes, tire rotation, replacing filters, servicing transmissions, lubricating chassis, and drivelines
• Performs engine diagnostics with diagnostic scan tools. Conducts test drives to verify drivability complaints, and to verify repairs made
• Removes and replaces all parts, and components as necessary to repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and replaces hydraulic brake systems, heating and air conditioning systems, driveline and suspension systems, and engines and transmissions
• Repairs hydraulic systems including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, as they pertain to heavy vehicles and equipment in the public works fleet
• Maintains written records of work performed in the form of “preventative Maintenance Safety Inspection and Service Forms”
• Maintains shop equipment and work space cleanliness.

• Ensures all safety components/features from all equipment are operational and in proper use
• Strives to increase productivity by completing maintenance and repair work in timely and efficient manner
• Maintains equipment and parts, and determines inventory spare part levels
• Adheres to all GMPs and relevant SOPs
• Completes work orders on all vehicles
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area, follows OSHA safety procedures and guidelines
• Follows OSHA safety procedures and guidelines
• Follows and adheres to all Hazmat compliance and Spill Prevention Control & Counter measurement Plan (SPCC)
• Performs preventative maintenance, lubrication and adjustments according to manufacturer’s guidelines on snow removal machines, heavy equipment, and other company vehicles

• Performsotherrelateddutiesasrequested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the mechanics and operating principles of both diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge and ability to perform a variety of repair, overhaul, preventative maintenance, and operational readiness of all public works equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Employee must provide their own tools sufficient enough to perform all work described above on all the public works equipment
• Ability to cut steel and aluminum with gas torches, plasma torch, or electrical equipment
• Ability to weld mild steel, in the form of MIG, and stick welding
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical repair manuals, and electrical diagnostic equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Must be willing to accept assignment to mandatory overtime for emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required, including evenings, weekends and holidays

• Must exhibit good judgment in daily maintenance activities
• Must exhibit the ability to learn and apply new skills

• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and superiors

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, push/pull Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents in vehicle repair work
• Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on a cement floor
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds (heavier objects with the assistance of another person) for distances up to 100 feet.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, including major rain, snowstorms, and any department related emergencies

• Ability to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions depending on work assignment including but not limited to dusty, cold, hot, noisy environments

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school, vocational technical school or GED graduate
• 5 years in automotive maintenance and repair
• 1 Year welding experience
• A valid commercial driver’s license class B

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Heavy duty commercial fleet repair experience
• Valid ASE light duty and heavy-duty master technician certificate
• ASE certificates

SCHEDULE

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

AFFILIATION

• Member of Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit (UPSEU Local 454)

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.