Municipal Mechanic Grade 1 — CDL & Hoisting

Weston High School METCO Student Activities Group; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Weston seeks a skilled Mechanic - Grade 1 to maintain, service, and repair municipal vehicles and equipment. The position requires planning and coordinating mechanical work, training staff, and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Overtime may be required; tools must be owned by the candidate. Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, CDL Class B, Hoisting License, and basic math and record-keeping abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiencies in automotive maintenance, hydraulics and welding techniques.
• Must possess own tools.
• Ability to operate test measurement and diagnostic equipment and personal computers or to develop those skills within one year.
• Must possess a Commercial Drivers License, Class B
• Must possess a Hoisting License to operate a loader, backhoe, sewer-vac, catch basin cleaner and street sweeper
• Ability to work overtime as requested or required
• Has a work history that demonstrates a good working attitude and an ability and willingness to work with supervisors and peers without conflict and independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to keep records and make reports
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and follow service/repair manuals, also to understand technical specifications established by regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the safe and effective use of powered and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Planning , scheduling and coordinating all mechanical work and programs to maintain, service and repair municipal vehicles, mechanical equipment and pumps.
• Providing assistance to employees and participating directly in maintenance, service and repair work.
• Training and cross training personnel on operating procedures and equipment.
• Advising supervisor of unique and unusual situations.
• Providing extraordinary customer service.
• Also performs any other public works function as directed by his/her supervisor or other DPW management staff.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Information interpretation/clear comms

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Town of Weston seeks a skilled Mechanic - Grade 1 to maintain, service, and repair municipal vehicles and equipment. The position requires planning and coordinating mechanical work, training staff, and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Overtime may be required; tools must be owned by the candidate. Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, CDL Class B, Hoisting License, and basic math and record-keeping abilities.