Maintenance Mechanic

Town of Hopkinton MA•Hopkinton, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Hopkinton seeks a full-time Maintenance Mechanic. The Town of Hopkinton is committed to equal opportunity, encourages diversity and inclusion, and believes that a positive culture of inclusion in Town governance contributes to the Town’s overall qualities as a great place to live and work. We welcome all to apply. This position performs skilled maintenance and repair work on all standard and specialized town equipment and vehicles. This position also performs skilled manual work as well as operating heavy equipment for construction, maintenance, and repair projects for the DPW. Participates in snow and ice operations. Overtime is a requirement of the position.

Requirements

Equivalent to a High School Diploma.
Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience as a mechanic at the journeyman level (with experience in the repair and maintenance of both light and heavy motorized equipment) or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, and techniques involved in the repair and maintenance of gasoline-powered and diesel-powered motor vehicles and equipment.
Working knowledge of welding and cutting with a torch.
Thorough knowledge of the repair of electrical and hydraulic systems.
Thorough knowledge of safe repair practices.
Working knowledge of heavy and special equipment operation and mechanics.
Working knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to diagnose problems in and repair motor vehicles and equipment.
Ability to use standard and special motor mechanic’s tools.
Ability to perform welding and brazing operations.
Ability to follow proper methods, procedures, and safety precautions.
Skill in the use and care of tools employed in automotive repair.
Skill in operating above mentioned equipment.
Skill in utilizing basic office computer software and specialized fleet maintenance systems.
Possession of Valid 2B Hoisting License and Class B CDL driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled maintenance and repair work on all standard and specialized town equipment and vehicles.
Performs skilled manual work.
Operates heavy equipment for construction, maintenance, and repair projects for the DPW.
Participates in snow and ice operations.