Heavy Motor Equipment Repairperson

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Individuals wishing to be considered for this position must complete the Civil Service Labor Service Registration Process for the position at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). in addition to completing the City of Boston Career Center application. This is a Labor Service position.

Under the direction of the Fleet Manager and Superintendent, the Heavy Motor Equipment Repair person is responsible for examining and locating mechanical defects in a variety of heavy and special motor equipment, such as power shovels, cranes, wrecker trucks, heavy tractor‑trailers, and other earth‑moving equipment.

• Disassemble, repair, or replace work parts; fit new parts and adjust engines, oil, water, fuel pumps, carburetors, fuel injectors, etc.
• Operate welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen parts and pieces of equipment.
• Maintain records of time and materials used on each job.
• Adjust and repair air brakes, carburetors, hydraulic pumps, cylinder heads, valves, and similar components of all types of heavy motor equipment.
• Overhaul engines, transmissions, and ignition systems and replace damaged parts.
• Answer road calls and make repairs either at the road site or in the garage.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to all types of equipment.
• Must have the ability to use a wrecker truck for towing if necessary.
• Perform related work as required.

The employee is required to work any emergency as directed by the Commissioner of Parks or his/her designee.

• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline engine‑driven equipment or related work.
• CDL Class B license with an air brake endorsement; hoisting licenses must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must have your own basic tools to repair or replace parts of gasoline and diesel‑driven equipment within the first month of hire.
• Specialty tools will be available to employees by the Department. (Employees are eligible for a tool allowance.)
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• A valid MA Driver’s License is required.

Must be able to work any assigned shift.

Cori Check required.

Boston residency required.

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1‑13. Hours per week: 40.