Mechanic - Vehicle Maintenance Featured Duxbury, MA

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Mechanic - Vehicle Maintenance

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, non-exempt, benefiteligible

POSITION GRADE/LEVEL: Grade 5

RATE RANGE: Pay range is $25.89 to $33.58 per hour, in 8 steps.

LOCATION: Duxbury DPW, Highway Department

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, plus additional hours as participation in Town-wide weatheror emergency operations is required.

SUPERVISION: Lead person,Vehicle Maintenance

START DATE: Position available July 1, 2026.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

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

Receives instructions andwork specifications from Leadman, Foreman, Operations Manager or DPW Director and communicates to fellow workers. Works under the supervision of an employee of ahigher grade who assigns work, reviews performance for skill and efficiency,and assists in cases of difficulty.

Supervises temporaryor seasonal employees as assigned.

Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

Consequences or errors, missed deadlines orpoor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legalrepercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs, anddanger to public health/safety.

Guidelines may be given verbally, or throughadministrative or organizational policies, or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks.

The work consists of the practicalapplication of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniquesrelating to custodial and maintenance work.

Employeeinteracts frequently with Town employees and the public. Customer service skills are requiredinvolving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

• 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 oflower-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 theequipment and as needed
• Operation of and ordinary maintenance of equipment(trucks, tractors, power mowers and other tools of the trade), instructsemployees in the correct and proper usage of same
• Maintains vehicle records
• Createsplans and work schedules assuring that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and that all tools equipment and materials are available andwell maintained
• Must possess considerable knowledge of vehicle maintenance practices, methods and procedures and a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate other employees.
• Must havethe ability to deal tactfully and effectively with fellow employees,supervisors and general public.
• Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations
• Trainsnew employees in performing assigned duties.

High School or Technical School diploma orG.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. Advanced Automotive Technologytraining/education, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or similarcertifications, 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), ASEMaster Automobile Technician Certificate, ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certificate, ASE Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification.

ASE or MACA/C Recycle Certificate, Specialized training in brakes, hydraulics, engine repair, and electronics preferred.

• Skill in performing tasks associated with duties.
• Skill in the use of tools of the trade and operation of required equipment of the trade.
• Skill in the basic usage of computers.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicateinstructions to others.
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers in agroup task assignment.
• Ability to motivate others to performance and helpothers to solve work…