Bridge Inspection Mechanic; Motor Equipment Mechanic III

Job Description - Bridge Inspection Mechanic (Motor Equipment Mechanic III) (260004Q2)

Position Summary

This position functions as the Mechanic and Back‑Up Operator for the Under‑Bridge Aerial Lift used in the District Bridge Inspection Unit and focused on support for the Inspection Teams and as a required crew member to operate the UBIU (Snooper). This person will be responsible for troubleshooting, road testing, maintenance and repair of the Under‑Bridge Aerial Lift, as well as other various vehicles, lifts, arrow boards and boats used in the Bridge Inspection Unit, as well as the District.

The incumbent will schedule and perform routine maintenance/repairs per the manufacturers and MassDOT’s requirements and of said equipment. This person will also see that all documentation relating the maintenance and repairs made on the Bridge Inspection Unit equipment is current and up‑to‑date and ensure the Under Bridge Aerial Lift is ready on a 24‑hour a day basis.

Requirements for Working Conditions

The role requires operation in all types of weather including hot, cold, wet, dry, and humid, lighting conditions, and exposure to hazardous conditions found at bridge sites, including adjacent to live traffic or within active railroad corridors and exposure to fumes, loud sounds, high altitudes, and the need to use hand tools and lift and carry heavy objects. May work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, nights, and may be called up in emergency/weather related situations.

The incumbent may also need to cut away or remove natural growth that may hamper access and remove obstructions that prohibit proper visibility of bridge posted signs.

The incumbent must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts CDL Class B License and a Hoisting License 1C or better, obtained within 6 months of hire, and must complete proper training to meet ANSI standards. The UBIU (Snooper) and personnel must be kept in compliance with ANSI A92 standards:
Operator Certification;
Training Requirements;
Safety Features;
Inspection and Maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works independently for District 2 Bridge Inspection and assists District 2 Maintenance personnel in the repair and troubleshooting of sweepers, trucks, and equipment when available.
• Operates the under‑bridge aerial lift as needed.
• With little or no guidance or assistance, performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and powered equipment with the use of appropriate test equipment and hand and power tools. Work to be performed in MassDOT garages or property.
• Diagnoses the cause of faulty mechanical performance on gasoline and diesel engines and estimates the extent of needed repairs on gasoline and similar powered equipment such as passenger vehicles, trucks, and other equipment.
• Repairs and maintains radiators, cooling systems and engines including valves, bearings, shafts, rings, oil pumps, brake systems, fuel pumps, carburetors, gasoline or diesel fuel injections systems and timing mechanisms on gasoline powered equipment.
• Repairs and services conventional transmissions and make minor adjustments to automatic transmissions.
• Repairs and services clutch assemblies, differentials, transfer cases, torque converters and gear trains on automobiles, trucks and construction equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, and performs diagnostics functions on ignitions systems, switches, generators, and voltage regulators, alternators, starting motors, air‑conditioners and electrical systems on all types of motorized equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, adjusts, and replaces elements of chassis assembly including frames, springs, steering, dump bodies and brakes.
• Balances wheels, mounts, dismounts services and repairs tires of all types and sizes on all types of equipment.
• Performs body and fender work on all types of equipment including restoring, scraping, treating and spray painting of metal surfaces and removes, repairs, or replaces glass, doors, seats and upholstery.
• Performs torch cutting metal parts and equipment.
• May perform complex mechanical work on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems and power trains.
• May operate such equipment as honing machines,…