Motor Equipment Repairman

Motor Equipment Repairman

Posting ID: 2024-0037
Posting Date: 9/12/2024
Closing Date: 9/19/2024
Department: DPW
Vacancies: 1
Salary: $40.23 – $45.26 / hour
Grade: W12
Hours: M-F
Shift: Days, possible nights and on-call
Position Type: Regular, Full Time

About the City of Everett:

A desirable place to live, work, and visit, the City of Everett prides itself on its progress while remaining dedicated to future possibilities. Home to over 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and welcoming atmosphere. A once industrial City, Everett is now recognized as a melting pot for residents and newcomers alike.

Position Summary:

The Department of Public Works seeks a Motor Equipment Repairman, under the supervision of the DPW Director and Director of Operations, who will be responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of all gas/diesel vehicles, powered motor vehicles, and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete periodic preventive maintenance and repair of cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts, street sweepers, and heavy construction equipment.
• Repair and maintain small engine equipment such as power mowers, snow blowers, and other similarly sized equipment.
• Repair tires on all size vehicles; locate and seal punctures; remove tires from wheel in order to balance and/or replace.
• Perform repair, installation, and maintenance of automotive electrical systems; install and maintain storage batteries and perform tune-ups.
• Lubricate all motorized equipment; perform greasing; drain and refill crankcase; check transmission and differential levels and add fluid as required.
• Assist Working Foreman in maintaining an inventory of commonly used parts
• Operate electric and gas welding equipment as well as bronzing and burning tools when repairing vehicles.
• Complete the repair of motors, perform brake adjustments, replace fan belts, hose connections, alternator, etc. on both gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
• Frequently check fuel and oil levels on all motor vehicles, and replenish.
• Repair and rebuild hydraulic pumps, cylinders and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• MA Drivers’ License. CDL and hoisting license
• Prior experience performing the abilities listed below
• ASE Certification Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in the repair and maintenance of gas and diesel vehicles as well as the use of tools.
• Ability to maintain and repair a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform repairs to diesel engines in accordance with 5841C specification.
• Must be able to take direction and feedback in a positive manner.
• Must have a positive attitude and transportation to the work site.
• Willingness to obtain additional licensure if needed.

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

Most of the work is performed in-doors, but in an emergency situation when a vehicle is disabled, the work may be performed out-of-doors in poor weather conditions. Physical requirements are walking, standing, bending, crawling, climbing and lifting approximately 80 pounds.

All job applications must be submitted to [email protected]
For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call Human Resources at 617-389-2280
The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.