Motor Equipment Repair Person

US Lawns

Newton (MA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

457 Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The City of Newton seeks a skilled Fleet Technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a range of city vehicles and equipment. You will document work using fleet software, ensure safety, and support operations including snow and emergency responses.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic diagnostics and vehicle inspection. ASE certifications are a plus, and candidates must meet safety requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification preferred.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, plans, and manuals.
Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and fleet software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on city fleet vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Maintain records using fleet software and ensure safety compliance.
Install and service radio systems, microphones and antennas.
Perform state inspections on city vehicles.
Assist in snow/ice removal operations and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Reading and following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet diagnostic equipment

Fleet software

Two-way radio systems knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

Employee performs skilled maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on automotive and non-automotive equipment including but limited to: hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems, hoisting equipment.

Supervision

Employee works under the general supervision of the Working Foreman Motor Equipment Repair Person or designee. Employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently, with specific instruction. Any questionable cases are referred to the supervisor for clarification or interpretation. Work is reviewed only to an extent sufficient to keep the designee aware of progress, and to ensure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed. The employee keeps the designee current on work progress and issues that arise; Employee does not exercise any supervisory responsibilities; Employee does not have access to any confidential information.

Essential Functions

Fills out necessary paperwork and uses fleet software programs and applications to maintain records of all work performed
Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, changes oil, greases chassis, inspects vehicle for safety and proper working condition of parts.
Diagnoses and repairs all systems on Fleet vehicles and equipment for the City.
Uses specialized fleet software and tools to diagnose and repair vehicles.
Installs, repairs and adjusts two-way radio systems, microphones and antennas.
Perform State Inspections on all City vehicles.
Ensures personal and staff safety, and follows established safety precautions, and wears safety equipment as appropriate while performing duties.
Provides support and assistance, as needed in snow and ice removal operations or other emergencies as declared by the City.
Ensures the safe and secure storage of hazardous waste and materials in compliance with state and Federal regulations and maintains all pertinent records as required
Performs similar or related duties as required by the supervisor

Special Requirements

A candidate for this position must have a valid Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License, 2A and 1C Hoisting Engineer’s License, Commercial and non-commercial State Inspections License and an ASE refrigeration license. A candidate for this position must have appropriate tools to perform repairs. Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred. Current ASE certifications and professional certifications/training preferred. External employees can be hired without the above special requirements but must obtain all before the end of their 6-month probation. If an external employee has not successfully obtained them by 6 months, probation may be extended upon mutual agreement between the union and the City. Internal employees must have all special requirements, skills, education and experience prior to being promoted.

ASE requirement 0-3. No ASEs are required for this position but are preferred and encouraged.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

A candidate for this position must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and additional training or certification; one to three (1-3) years of prior experience with onboard diagnostics, heavy and medium trucks and automotive repair, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A candidate for this position must have knowledge of:

Computers and applicable software applications
Specialized fleet diagnostic equipment
Standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment used in repairs and maintenance of motor equipment
Emission and drivability diagnostics
Current knowledge of car/truck/equipment technology and repairs associated
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems
Occupational safety precautions

Ability to

Read and follow oral and written instructions such as specifications, plans and manuals.
Perform strenuous physical work over an extended period of time and to lift, carry and place heavy objects.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

COMPUTER SKILLS

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience using databases. Strong typing skills with attention to detail and the ability to conduct computer searches for resources, answers to questions, and fact-based information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write/document information that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to present information effectively, which may be controversial in nature, to all levels including clients, groups of clients, families, top management, outside agencies, public groups or employees of the City. Additional language abilities in addition to English a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems and use judgment to work toward results, modify methods/techniques and make recommendations dealing with several abstract and concrete variables within clearly defined laws, precedents and policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee works in a loud mechanics shop and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock more than 2/3rd of the time; and extremes of heat and cold up to 2/3rd of the time. Employee is required to stand walk, talk, listen, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl up to 2/3rd of the time. The position frequently lifts up to 60lbs., occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs., and seldom lifts more than 100 lbs. Equipment used includes trucks in excess of 26001 lbs., light trucks, heavy and light equipment, pneumatic tools, power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and computers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position responsibilities require the use of judgment and initiative to interpret the numerous standardized practices, procedures, codes, or general instructions governing the work. Employee is expected to locate, select, and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation, or guideline for a given situation. Errors can result in personal injury/loss, delay or loss of service, injury to others, or damage to vehicles or equipment. The position seldom has contact with the public and frequent contact with City employees, in person or on the phone, to respond to inquiries and complaints, and provide information and assistance. Contact usually occurs in person, via radio, or on the telephone.

Performance Standard

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the City through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Salary

The starting salary is influenced by relevant qualifications, and where applicable, by the collective bargaining agreement.

Company Description

THE CITY

The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work. Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and financially strong City government. The City of Newton has a population of approximately 88,900, with 32,600 housing units and occupies a land area of 18.3 square miles. Newton is principally suburban-residential in character. Unlike many other communities that are established around a single Main Street or downtown, Newton is comprised of thirteen distinctive villages. Newton has a diversified economic base with approximately 4,700 establishments employing approximately 79,500 people. Newton is special in many ways. It is home to a variety of private secondary and post-secondary schools including a portion of Boston College, Lasell University, William James College, Hebrew College, and the UMass Amherst – Mount Ida Campus. The longest stretch of the Boston Marathon runs through the City, including the well-known Heartbreak Hill. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham health care system, serves as an important partner to the City. In September 2018, Newton was again ranked #1 in Massachusetts as the best place to live and #12 in the U.S.

OUR GOVERNMENT

Newton has what is known as a “strong Mayor” form of government with the Mayor having the executive and administrative powers of the City. The legislative branch is comprised of 24 City Councilors. Mayor Marc C. Laredo was sworn in on January 1, 2026 after serving on the City Council. The City of Newton was evaluated by Moody’s Investors Services in February 2020 and assigned its highest rating of AAA. Newton was thus well-positioned to weather the pandemic and economic downturn.

AS AN EMPLOYER

The City of Newton believes that its employees are its greatest asset. To that end, we are committed to supporting our employees by providing competitive wages and growth, a comprehensive benefits package which includes a defined municipal pension plan, quality health and dental insurance plans, generous paid leave benefits, paid holidays, and access to supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation, short term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and other employee benefits. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program and access to employee training and professional development opportunities. We continuously work to review and expand upon our benefit offerings. We encourage you to visit our Human Resources Department website to learn more about our organization and benefits which are available to our employees. And as always, you are encouraged to reach out to our dynamic HR Team by emailing hr@newtonma.gov.

Human Resources Diversity Statement

We recognize our workforce is a source of strength that is vital to our ability to effectively serve the City of Newton’s diverse community. We will:

Actively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
Proactively address discrimination through education and in partnership with other departments and leaders.
Serve as a role model to celebrate and nurture diversity.
Foster inclusion by staying curious and clarifying assumptions.
Evaluate and develop policies and practices that reflect the diverse nature of our workforce.
Build and strengthen accountability at all levels to support diversity efforts.

The targeted salary range reflects what the City of Newtonreasonably and in good faith expects to offer for this position at the time of posting, but the final salary determination may be within or outside this range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and market factors. The range will be reviewed regularly and is subject to change.

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