Motor Equipment Mechanic II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks incumbents to inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for agency use. The work includes diagnosing problems and following manufacturers’ specifications to keep vehicles in safe operating condition.

Responsibilities include overhauling engines and electrical systems, servicing records, ordering fuel, and potentially operating snow removal equipment. Two years of related experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in related work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel.
• Consult with operators, manufacturers or dealers’ representatives regarding specifications or problems.
• Overhaul, rebuild, replace or adjust engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials and transmissions.

Job description

Incumbents of positions in this series inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel; consult with operators, manufacturers or dealers’ representatives regarding specifications or problems relating to the operation of motor vehicles and/or equipment; write repair orders and specifications for new vehicles and equipment; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials and transmissions according to manufacturers’ specifications.

Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires, adjusting brakes and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure their optimum working order.

Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits, arrow boards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.

Perform body repair and windshield and window replacements.

Maintain records of vehicle service.

Order fuel.

Repair and overhaul equipment of increasing complexity such as bulldozers, cranes, basket trucks, etc.

Issue inspection stickers.

Based on assignment, you may also be responsible for the following:

Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles.

Operate other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks and diagnostic testing equipment.

Maintain records or employee attendance.

Solicit bids from outside vendors for repairs and decide whether repairs will be done in house or by outside vendors.

Train employees on the job.

2 Years Of Experience Required In Related Work.