Fleet Mechanic (Motor Equipment Repairer)

Town of Trumbull • Trumbull, CT

16h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, the Fleet Mechanic (Motor Equipment Repairer) repairs and maintains a wide variety of vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment used by the Department of Public Works. The mechanic works under the supervision of the Director of Public Works or the Director’s designee, who assigns specific repair tasks and provides instructions. Work follows established routines for servicing automotive, tractor, and landscape equipment and is inspected during and after completion. The mechanic may supervise one or more helpers.

The position requires emergency and other overtime as needed and work in all types of weather. Applicants must provide their own trade tools. Employment offers are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and physical. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or provide proper authorization to work in the United States by the application closing date.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of employment repairing diesel trucks, gas engines, and heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of diesel trucks, heavy construction equipment, automobiles, and small gas-powered equipment and tools.
• Ability to use and care for trade tools, bench and testing equipment, and a drill press.
• Considerable physical strength.
• Ability to keep shop records.
• Ability to use electrical diagnostic test equipment.
• Must provide own tools of the trade.
• Must obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License within twelve months of hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain gas and diesel trucks, automobiles, tractors, road machinery, small or two-cycle engines, and construction and landscape equipment.
• Perform wiring work on vehicles and equipment.
• Work with hydraulic systems and weld equipment.
• Work emergency and other overtime as needed.
• Perform related work as required.
• Keep shop records.
• May supervise one or more helpers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED