Mechanic - Vehicle Maintenance

Town of Duxbury•Duxbury, MA

1d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled work within the Department of Public Works as determined and assigned by a Manager or Superintendent in the Public Works Department Performs skilled work within the Vehicle Maintenance department.

Requirements

High School or Technical School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years of related work experience required, Associates Degree in advanced automotive technology preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function of the position.
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, Hydraulics 2B, and Class B (CDL) license.
Must possess considerable knowledge of vehicle maintenance practices, methods and procedures and a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate other employees.
Must have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and general public.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in advanced automotive technology preferred
Advanced Automotive Technology training/education, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or similar certifications, e.g. ASE Automobile (A1 – A8), Automobile Service Consultant (C1), Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (G1), Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1), and Automobile Parts Specialist (P2), ASE Master Automobile Technician Certificate, ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certificate, ASE Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification.
ASE or MAC A/C Recycle Certificate, Specialized training in brakes, hydraulics, engine repair, and electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses extensive knowledge and skill for repair, maintenance and modification of truck earth-moving equipment and automobiles used in the various divisional work assignments.
Analyses malfunctions and performs routine maintenance work as necessary
Suggests modifications to equipment for safer and more efficient operation, constructs and installs as directed.
Operates equipment and performs tasks required of lower-rated employees
Obtains tools, equipment and additional manpower in accordance with task requirements
May be required to perform specialized tasks not assigned to lower ranked employees
Performs proper maintenance and inspections on the equipment and as needed
Operation of and ordinary maintenance of equipment (trucks, tractors, power mowers and other tools of the trade), instructs employees in the correct and proper usage of same
Maintains vehicle records
Creates plans and work schedules assuring that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and that all tools equipment and materials are available and well maintained
Must possess considerable knowledge of vehicle maintenance practices, methods and procedures and a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate other employees.
Must have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and general public.
Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations
Trains new employees in performing assigned duties.