Automotive Fleet Technician

Automotive Fleet Technician

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Posting Period: 12/9/2025 – 12/31/2025

Location:

Chelsea, MA
Salary: $69,315.32 – $99,195.41 annually ($1,332.99 – $1,907.60 weekly)

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm

• Inspect vehicles and equipment to locate trouble and determine repair needs. Recommends repairs to Automotive Fleet Foreman.
• Adjust repair and/or overhaul air conditioner systems, brakes, electrical systems, spring & suspension components, steering and front-end components, ignition systems, hydraulic PTO systems and valves, generators, compressors and trailers. Replace damaged/defective parts.
• Diagnose vehicle/equipment problems including diesel engines, transmissions, electric and hybrid propulsion systems, and make necessary repairs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on various vehicles and equipment to ensure quality, safety and proper working order.
• Grease and change oil. Hydraulic fluids and coolants on a scheduled basis according to approved procedures and as directed by the Vehicle Services Supervisor or Automotive Fleet Foreman.
• Perform general and complex repairs on heavy‑duty trucks and special equipment.
• Respond to road calls and refueling situations. Make necessary repairs either on the road or in the garage.
• Perform safety checks to ensure the ability of vehicles and equipment to pass a Massachusetts Safety Inspection.
• Enter manually or by computer tasks and parts used on work orders along with diagnostic findings. Work closely with supervisor/foreman to ensure accuracy of work order information.
• Operate repair equipment such as but not limited to strut machine, tire machine, wheel balancing machine, acetylene and oxygen torch, welder, and computerized and electrical diagnostic tools.
• Operate department tow vehicles and transport vehicles/equipment from site to site, to/from vendors and from field locations.
• Recommend needed supplies.
• Perform related duties as required.

• A high school education or the equivalent; and
• At least four years of experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment including experience as a vocational/technical student; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Massachusetts Hoisting Operator’s License (1C) or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Clean Air Act section 609, motor vehicle air conditioning technician certification, by an EPA approved trainer, or the ability to obtain within six months.
• This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather and other emergencies.
• THIS POSITION QUALIFIES FOR A SIGN‑ON BONUS. FOR INFORMATION ON THE BONUS AND OTHER BENEFITS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK! –

• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and practices used in repairing, rebuilding, and adjusting gasoline, electric and diesel powered vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of computerized and electrical diagnostic tools such as but not limited to Autel MAX System, Snap‑on scanners, and computer based diagnostic software such as J‑Pro.
• Demonstrated skill in use of tools and equipment employed in automotive repairs, such as strut machine, tire machine, wheel balancing machine, acetylene & oxygen torch, Welder.
• Experience with the operation of tow and ramp trucks.
• Ability to maintain current licenses listed below.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Necessary reading, writing, mathematical and scientific skills and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Mobile and portable radios; hand‑held, motorized, and pneumatic tools; copy and fax…