Motor Equipment Mechanic IV

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Department: Administration – Facilities Management

Locations: Bedford, MA

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Position : 169607

Middlesex Community College (MCC) was established in 1970. It provides affordable education and promotes academic excellence, workforce development, and empowerment of all learners.

Title: Motor Equipment Mechanic IV

Unit: AFSCME Unit II, Grade 16

Department: Department of Facilities Management

Reports to: Director of Bedford Facilities

Date: November 7, 2023 (Reopened December 15, 2025)

General

Summary:

The Motor Equipment Mechanic IV inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs motor vehicles and equipment for agency personnel; consults with operators, manufacturers, or dealer representatives regarding specifications or problems; writes repair orders and specifications for new vehicles and equipment; and performs related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The individual in this position will be part of the Essential Personnel and will be responsible for assistance in snow removal.

• Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing, or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials, and transmissions according to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires, adjusting brakes, and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure optimal working order.
• Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits, arrow boards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits, and electric solenoid circuits.
• Perform body repairs.
• Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles.
• Operate other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, and diagnostic testing equipment.
• Maintain records of vehicle service.
• Repair and overhaul equipment such as Bobcat skid steer and John Deere loader.
• Prepare vehicles for inspection stickers.
• Solicit bids from outside vendors for repairs and decide whether repairs will be done in-house or by outside vendors.
• Troubleshoot and road test motor vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, and snow blowers to determine the repair work needed.
• Road test motor vehicles and recommend them for road use.
• Supervise vehicle maintenance and repair garage.

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full‑time experience in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, front‑end loaders, etc.

Substitution: A certificate or diploma from a recognized trade, technical, or vocational school at the high‑school level or above, with a major in automotive shop practice, may be substituted for one year of the required (A) experience.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand‑held tools such as wrenches, pliers, etc.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel engines.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and supplies used in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, grinders, and air tools.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques used in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skill in heavy equipment and automotive repair and maintenance.
• Ability to understand the laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicle inspection.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work, controlling work through periodic reviews and experience with equity‑minded work and…