Mechanic-Public Works

Town of East Longmeadow; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of East Longmeadow is seeking a skilled Automotive Mechanic to maintain and repair the Town’s fleet of passenger vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment. This full-time union position involves applying journeyman-level skills under supervision, with inspections and tests during repair work.

Qualified applicants will have a High School diploma or equivalent, extensive automotive experience, a valid Class A or B CDL with a catch basin endorsement, and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Considerable and valid experience as a skilled automotive mechanic.
• CDL Class A or B license and hoisting endorsement.
• First Aid training or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, overhauls passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, and other municipal equipment.
• Operates welding and cutting tools in automotive repair work.
• Tests and overhauls gasoline and diesel motors; performs inspections during process.

Skills

Automotive mechanics

CDL (Class A/B)

First Aid

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mechanic-Public Works Union: UWUA - Full Time Hourly Range: $27.7511

• $31.3978 Step 1 to Step 6 General Description: This is a skilled

automotive position with related repair work performed at the journeyman

level. Work involves responsibility for the application of journeyman

skills and knowledge in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of

automobiles, trucks, specialized construction and maintenance equipment,

and other automotive or related motorized equipment, including

accessories and appurtenances. Work is performed under supervision in

accordance with accepted trade practices adapted to municipal

requirements with review through inspections and tests during process

and upon completion. Work instructions may be oral or written and are

accompanied by drawings and sketches when necessary. Examples of Work

Functions: Maintains, repairs, overhauls passenger vehicles, trucks,

tractors, compressors, snow loaders, sprayers, graders, sweepers,

rollers, pay loaders, flushers, asphalt distributors, power shovels,

cranes, and other specialized municipal construction and maintenance

equipment, including accessories and appurtenances. Tests and overhauls

both gasoline and diesel-powered motors; faces, grinds seats valves;

sets tappets and rods; cleans, installs rings and inserts; replaces

pistons and bearings. Operates welding, cutting machines, and braising

tools in automotive repair work. Performs other essential functions as

required. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.

Considerable and valid experience as a skilled automotive mechanic

gainfully employed in the trade full-time for the past two years.

Possession of a valid Class "A" or "B" CDL motor vehicle operator's

license as issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a hoisting

license with a catch basin cleaning endorsement. First Aid course

certificate.

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department.