Garage Mechanic - Hadley, MA

Eversource Energy • Hadley, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs various kinds of skilled and unskilled work in connection with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of automotive and mobile or stationary, heavy-duty equipment, including any associated components and equipment. The individual must have a working knowledge of the operation and construction of internal combustion engines and hydraulic assemblies. They must also possess the ability to diagnose operating deficiencies of automotive and hydraulic equipment and the mechanical ability to install new and maintain equipment for all types of work related to the Transportation Department. Duties will be performed indoors and outdoors, at times under adverse weather conditions and for extended periods. This is a shift position, primarily on the night (2nd) shift, Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The role requires the individual to supply their own hand tools and to work emergency and planned overtime to support the 24/7 nature of the utility business. Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role, and if employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment, meaning you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

Requirements

• Four and one-half years’ experience as a fully qualified garage mechanic.
• Education and training equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Supplemented by a one-year trade school course.
• Must have a working knowledge of the operation and construction of internal combustion engines and hydraulic assemblies.
• Must have the ability to diagnose operating deficiencies of automotive and hydraulic equipment.
• Must have the mechanical ability to install new and maintain equipment for all types of work related to the Transportation Department.
• Must supply their own hand tools.
• Must be able to work emergency and planned overtime.
• Must be able to work emergency situations and be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified to hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Perform various kinds of skilled and unskilled work in connection with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of automotive and mobile or stationary, heavy-duty equipment, including any associated components and equipment.
• Diagnose operating deficiencies of automotive and hydraulic equipment.
• Install new and maintain equipment for all types of work related to the Transportation Department.
• Work indoors and outdoors, at times under adverse weather conditions and for extended periods.
• Work emergency and planned overtime to support the 24/7 nature of the utility business.
• Respond to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs as part of an Emergency Restoration assignment.

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this position starts at $53.01 and progresses in accordance with the union contract.
• Overview of benefits available on the career site.

What This Job Offers

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