Mechanic-Public Works

Mechanic-Public Works Union: UWUA - Full Time Hourly Range: $27.7511

• $31.3978 Step 1 to Step 6
  
  General Description:
  
  This is a skilled

automotive position with related repair work performed at the journeyman

level. Work involves responsibility for the application of journeyman

skills and knowledge in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of

automobiles, trucks, specialized construction and maintenance equipment,

and other automotive or related motorized equipment, including

accessories and appurtenances. Work is performed under supervision in

accordance with accepted trade practices adapted to municipal

requirements with review through inspections and tests during process

and upon completion. Work instructions may be oral or written and are

accompanied by drawings and sketches when necessary. Examples of Work

Functions:
Maintains, repairs, overhauls passenger vehicles, trucks,

tractors, compressors, snow loaders, sprayers, graders, sweepers,

rollers, pay loaders, flushers, asphalt distributors, power shovels,

cranes, and other specialized municipal construction and maintenance

equipment, including accessories and appurtenances. Tests and overhauls

both gasoline and diesel-powered motors; faces, grinds seats valves;

sets tappets and rods; cleans, installs rings and inserts; replaces

pistons and bearings. Operates welding, cutting machines, and braising

tools in automotive repair work. Performs other essential functions as

required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Considerable and valid experience as a skilled automotive mechanic

gainfully employed in the trade full-time for the past two years.

Possession of a valid Class "A" or "B" CDL motor vehicle operator's

license as issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a hoisting

license with a catch basin cleaning endorsement. First Aid course

certificate.

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department.