Mechanic

petersonschool.online; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Town of Westwood is seeking a skilled Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy Public Works equipment and vehicles. You will diagnose, repair, and test complex systems, install special equipment, and weld as needed.

The role includes on-call snow emergency coverage and occasional Heavy Equipment Operator duties. Requirements include a High School diploma, 5 years in maintenance, and a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL with hoisting certification.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in maintenance and repair of diverse equipment used in Public Works operations, including 3 years’ experience repairing hydraulic equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of tools, techniques, equipment and procedures used in motor equipment repair and maintenance.
• Massachusetts Class B CDL required; Hoisting Engineer’s license required, 2A preferred, 2B, 4G and 1C required; additional certifications in equipment repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain town vehicles, heavy equipment and all other Public Works vehicles, including front-end loaders, backhoes, and various trucks; perform major and minor engine repair on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Repair and test brake systems, suspension systems, exhaust systems, heating/cooling systems, and transmissions.
• Install special equipment such as plow frames, lights, radios, and special wiring; perform electric, acetylene and arc welding as needed.
• Perform complex diagnostic and repair work using sophisticated testing equipment.
• Operate specialized and heavy equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, road sander, asphalt roller and other Public Works vehicles; perform manual labor incidental to operating assigned equipment.
• Operate vehicles providing roadway snow removal, sanding and scraping ice; assist in emergency highway repairs and in other Public Works related emergency repairs.
• Provide on-call service during snow emergencies.
• Perform Heavy Equipment Operator’s duties when not assigned to mechanical work.

Skills

Auto mechanics

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostic testing

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

The Town of Westwood has an immediate opening for a Mechanic to join the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is skilled in automotive maintenance and repair work on heavy equipment, trucks and other Public Works vehicles and equipment. The position works under the general direction of the Head Mechanic.

Responsibilities and duties include :

• Repair and maintain town vehicles, heavy equipment and all other Public Works vehicles, including front-end loaders, backhoes, and various trucks; perform major and minor engine repair on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Repair and test brake systems, suspension systems, exhaust systems, heating/cooling systems, and transmissions.
• Install special equipment such as plow frames, lights, radios, and special wiring; perform electric, acetylene and arc welding as needed.
• Perform complex diagnostic and repair work using sophisticated testing equipment.
• Operate specialized and heavy equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, road sander, asphalt roller and other Public Works vehicles; perform manual labor incidental to operating assigned equipment.
• Operate vehicles providing roadway snow removal, sanding and scraping ice; assist in emergency highway repairs and in other Public Works related emergency repairs.
• Provide on-call service during snow emergencies.
• Perform Heavy Equipment Operator’s duties when not assigned to mechanical work.

Qualifications and experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent; specialized training in auto mechanics and other specialty equipment; 5 years’ experience in maintenance and repair of diverse equipment used in Public Works operations, including 3 years’ experience repairing hydraulic equipment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the tools, techniques, equipment and procedures used in motor equipment repair and maintenance. Knowledge of repair methods for heavy, diesel and electrical equipment. Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Massachusetts Class B/Commercial Driver’s License required. Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s license required, 2A preferred, 2B, 4G and 1C required . Additional certification in equipment repair preferred. Massachusetts Vehicle Inspection license desirable.
• Salary range $34.14 - $39.22 per hour with ample overtime opportunities. Full-time, 40-hour per week, union position.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental life and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending and deferred compensation plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer