Fleet Mechanic III

Boston Water and Sewer Commission•Boston, MA

15h•$1,852 - $2,208

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic III inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains the Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s fleet, including vehicles, trucks, light equipment, heavy machinery, grounds maintenance equipment, excavating machinery, engines, generators, and other mechanical equipment. The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems, operates repair and testing equipment, and responds to disabled vehicles or equipment at work sites or on the road. The position also keeps tools and equipment in operable condition, follows safety procedures, monitors the work environment, and prepares and processes maintenance records, work orders, reports, and related documents. The employee communicates and coordinates with supervisors, colleagues, other departments, and others as needed. The position works under the general direction of the department manager, receives no supervision, and is subject to a Boston residency requirement on the date of hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver License with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
Massachusetts 1B, 2B, and 4E Hoisting Licenses.
Five years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, or repair experience, completion of an automotive degree, or a combination of these.
Possess or obtain a 3A hoisting license within one year.
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines and standard automotive and equipment trade practices.
Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance, basic record keeping, shop mathematics, occupational hazards, and standard safety procedures.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair vehicles, equipment, and components; maintain shop and repair records; and use hand and power-driven shop tools.
Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, understand and follow oral and written instructions, communicate clearly, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work in a mechanic shop environment and walk, stand, sit for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy weights.
Ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicles and verbally communicate to exchange information.
Must be a Boston resident on the date of hire and for the duration of employment, subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

Perform general mechanical repairs on vehicles, trucks, light equipment, heavy machinery, grounds maintenance equipment, excavating machinery, gasoline and diesel engines, generators, and other automotive or mechanical equipment.
Inspect, test, and diagnose problems in vehicle and equipment systems and components, including engines, transmissions, electrical systems, hydraulics, brakes, suspension, fuel, cooling, exhaust, emissions, and heating and air conditioning systems.
Repair, remove, replace, rebuild, or maintain vehicle and equipment systems and components.
Inspect equipment and diagnose problems such as vibration, overheating, uneven cutting, poor handling, electrical malfunctions, hydraulic leaks, or general malfunction.
Schedule preventive maintenance to promote vehicle and equipment safety and efficiency while minimizing downtime.
Perform routine servicing and preventive maintenance, including fluid and oil changes, filter replacement, lubrication, tire service, battery checks, equipment greasing, radiator flushing, tune-ups, and other maintenance tasks.
Operate machinery, equipment, and tools used to repair, maintain, and test vehicles and equipment.
Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and tow vehicles.
Respond to emergency service calls for disabled vehicles or equipment at work sites or on the road.
Clean and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and shop or work areas; monitor equipment operation and report faulty equipment.
Follow safety procedures, use safety equipment, monitor workplace safety, and report accidents and incidents.
Prepare and complete forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, service and repair records, mileage records, fuel tickets, and purchase requisitions.
Receive, review, process, forward, or retain maintenance documents, diagnostic reports, diagrams, schematics, service manuals, parts catalogs, and related materials.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, and others to coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Perform related duties as required.