SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC HIGHWAY

City of Woonsocket•Woonsocket, RI

5d•$28 - $30

About The Position

The City of Woonsocket is hiring a Senior Equipment Mechanic for its Public Works Department/Public Service Division. Under the direction of the Highway Division Superintendent, this role performs and supervises maintenance, inspection, and repair of light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and specialized mechanical equipment. The mechanic also operates motor equipment in the field and performs related work as required. The position is classified as Grade M76B, Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and has a 40-hour work week. The listed weekly pay range is $1,137.73 to $1,200.81. Applicants with a CDL or Hoisting License receive an additional $2.00 per hour; in-house Rhode Island CDL or Hoisting License training is available for those without the licenses. The City describes Woonsocket as a vibrant urban community in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence area. It notes that city officials and the business community work together to support the local economy and identifies CVS Corporation as a local Fortune 500 company.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent apprenticeship training in automotive mechanics.
Six years of experience repairing, maintaining, and overhauling motorized vehicles and equipment; or ten years of experience as a journeyman mechanic in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of motorized vehicles and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and shop practices.
Thorough knowledge of automotive and other types of motorized equipment used by the City.
Journeyman-level skill in mechanical repair work and welding.
Physical strength, carefulness, and thoroughness.

Nice To Haves

A CDL or Hoisting License; license holders receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
Applicants without a CDL or Hoisting License may take the included in-house Rhode Island CDL or Hoisting License training.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise equipment maintenance work.
Periodically inspect equipment in service to help prevent field breakdowns and ensure efficient operation.
Use mechanic hand tools to adjust equipment and replace defective parts.
Overhaul major operating units, including engines, transmissions, differentials, bearings, and gears; inspect for wear, breaks, or defects and clean related parts.
Repair or replace worn or broken parts and reassemble units.
Adjust equipment to achieve proper alignment and clearance.
Repair electrical, cooling, brake, and fuel systems.
Perform body and fender repairs and, when needed, paint equipment.
Assemble new equipment and test it for efficient operation.
Operate motor equipment in the field.
Assist with building maintenance work as required.
Design and make fixtures and attachments for automotive equipment.
Prepare requisitions for garage supplies and automotive spare parts.
Perform other duties as required.