Supervisor Mechanic/Maintenance DPW

Town-of-Marblehead; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marblehead's Department of Public Works seeks an experienced automotive/equipment mechanic supervisor who will lead the shop, perform repairs on heavy diesel and gasoline equipment, and maintain a fleet used for winter plowing and street maintenance. You will supervise mechanics, manage scheduling, maintenance records, and parts inventory, while staying current on new equipment and training.

This on-site role requires a CDL A and hydraulics license, and a strong background in

Qualifications

• High School followed by 5 years of formal schooling in diesel, gasoline, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of electric and electronic systems.
• CDL Class A Driver's license and hydraulics license required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and rebuilds diesel and gasoline engines; hydraulic systems; transmissions and front/rear end assemblies.
• Supervises two mechanics daily, up to five during winter storms and emergencies.
• Maintains vehicle electrical/electronic systems; installs two-way radio equipment.
• Repairs snow removal equipment; mounts plows and welds plow frames.
• Performs body work and painting; fabricates parts for welding.
• Installs tires and tubes for department vehicles.
• Schedules and records maintenance; provides billing to town departments.
• Purchases and inventories parts, tires, equipment, and tools.
• Operates independently within department policies; consults Director for unusual problems.
• Stays current on new equipment; attends classes and training.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Gasoline engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Two-way radios

Snow removal equipment

Welding / fabrication

Education

High School plus diesel/gasoline/hydraulic training

Tools

CDL Class A

Hydraulics license

Job description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Public Works, using department garage space, tools and equipment, leads, assists and directs the activities of automotive/equipment mechanics in the carrying out of maintenance, tune-up, and repairs to heavy diesel and gasoline powered equipment like trucks, graders, backhoes, front end loaders, rollers, sweepers and the like of the Department of Public Works, and of

other town departments as time and priorities permit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Repairs and rebuilds small and large diesel and gasoline engines; hydraulic systems, pneumatic and hydraulic brake systems; transmissions; and front and rear end assemblies.
2. Supervises two other mechanics daily, and up to five during winter storms and other emergencies.
3. Repairs and maintains all types of vehicle electrical and electronic systems; installs and maintains two-way radio equipment.
4. Repairs and maintains sanding and snow removal equipment, including mounting plows and welding plow frames.
5. Performs body work, including painting, and fabricates parts for welding on equipment.
6. Installs new and repairs tires and tubes for all department vehicles.
7. Schedules and maintains all town vehicles, keeping records of all work performed on vehicles and providing billing to town departments.
8. Purchases and maintains a cost-effective inventory of new and used parts, tires, equipment, and tools.
9. Functions independently within established department policies and procedures; unusual problems are reviewed first with the Director of Public Works.
10. Stays current on all new equipment and attends classes, seminars, and lectures on new products and equipment.
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature and complexity as directed.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

High School plus 5 years formal schooling in diesel, gasoline, and hydraulic systems; must know about electric and electronic systems: CDL Class A Driver's license and hydraulics license to cover operation of front-end loaders and backhoe.

EOE/AA