Mechanic - Pubic Works Department

Town of Lynnfield•Lynnfield, MA

About The Position

The Mechanic/Welder works independently and/or with others under the supervision of the Operations Superintendent to maintain, overhaul, repair, replace, and adjust engines, pumps, machinery, and equipment, primarily for the Public Works Department and also for other Town departments. The position performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks and manual labor throughout Public Works operations, and operates cars, trucks, equipment, power tools, and other miscellaneous tools and equipment. Potential additional tasks include installing, maintaining, repairing, and operating roadway and drainage systems; collecting solid waste, recycling, and metal goods; and maintaining parks, open-space grounds, passive and recreational playing fields, the cemetery, and municipal building grounds. The work involves repairing and maintaining a wide variety of mechanical equipment, including routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and emergency breakdown repairs. Work is usually performed with minimal supervision and checked upon completion by observing the performance of machinery and equipment. The Mechanic diagnoses defects, determines likely causes of malfunctions, and selects appropriate, cost-efficient repairs. The role requires consulting written, electronic, and online equipment manuals and manufacturer service technicians, as well as operating diagnostic equipment, software, and computers. Work assignments are received orally or in writing from the supervisor.

Requirements

Considerable mechanical skills, resourcefulness, and aptitude.
Considerable knowledge of various types of mechanical equipment.
Ability to operate diagnostic equipment, software, and computers.
Ability to work independently and make decisions about equipment defects and repairs.
Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled work and manual labor.

Responsibilities

Maintain, overhaul, repair, replace, and adjust engines, pumps, machinery, and equipment.
Perform routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and emergency breakdown repairs on mechanical equipment.
Diagnose equipment defects and malfunctions, determine their causes, and choose appropriate and cost-efficient repairs.
Operate cars, trucks, equipment, power tools, and miscellaneous tools and equipment.
Perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks and manual labor throughout Public Works operations.
Potentially install, maintain, repair, and operate roadway and drainage systems.
Potentially collect solid waste, recycling, and metal goods.
Potentially maintain parks, open-space grounds, playing fields, the cemetery, and municipal building grounds.
Consult equipment manuals and manufacturer service technicians as needed.
Use diagnostic equipment, software, and computers.