Master Mechanic ASE

Position Purpose/Summary

* Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date. APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICE Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules.

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of automobiles, trucks, specialized construction and maintenance equipment, and other automotive and/or related motorized equipment. Work is performed with considerable supervision in accordance with accepted trade practices adapted to municipal requirements under the general direction of a Foreman who reviews work through inspections for conformance to established departmental standards. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

• Maintains, repairs, and overhauls passenger vehicles, trucks and other specialized municipal construction and maintenance equipment.
• Repairs, adjusts, replaces brakes, transmissions, rear ends, differentials, clutches, axels, cooling systems, shock absorbers, steering boxes, posts, tie rod ends, gears, shafts, cams, drag links, king pins, bushings and bearings.
• Determines what parts are needed to repair vehicles and has stock room order such.
• Performs related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, and techniques of the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of both diesel and gas-powered internal combustion engines.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to locate, diagnose, and correct defects and malfunctions of a variety of automotive and related equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the trade.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by technical courses relating to the trade.
• Three years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic.

The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. Medical/Dental/Vision 75% City Subsidized All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations. Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year. Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service.

Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost. Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.

Training On the job and instructor led courses available Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance. Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!