Motor Equipment Mechanic III - Weston Garage

Motor Equipment Mechanic III – Weston Garage

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel; consult with operators, manufacturers or dealers’ representatives regarding specifications or problems related to the operation of motor vehicles and/or equipment; write repair orders and specifications for new vehicles and equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing, or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials, and transmissions according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires, adjusting brakes, and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure their optimum working order.
• Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits, arrow boards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.
• Perform body repairs and windshield and window replacements.
• Interview applicants for employment and provide training for new employees.
• Troubleshoot and road‑test motor vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, bulldozers, cranes and snowblowers to determine the repair work needed.
• Road‑test motor vehicles and recommend them for road use.
• Supervise vehicle maintenance and repair garage when needed.
• Have knowledge of the types and uses of handheld tools used in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the principles or operation of internal combustion engines, diesel engines, principles of 2‑cycle engines and 4‑cycle engines, materials and supplies used in automotive repair and maintenance, hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, grinders, buffers, air tools, micrometers, calipers, and devices for checking timing and idle speed.
• Knowledge of the operation of various components of motor equipment, safety involving these components, and overall garage safety.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, experience in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, cranes, front‑end loaders, etc.; (B) at least one year in a supervisory capacity; or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

• — A certificate or diploma from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high‑school level or above, with a major in automotive shop practice may substitute for one year of the required (A) experience.

Special Requirements

Applicants must possess a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL motor‑vehicle operator’s license and a valid Massachusetts Class 1B, 2A and 4G or better hoisting license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.

Location

499 Plantation St, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Contact Information

• For questions regarding this job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at attalentacquisitionte.ma.us.
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‑368‑4722.
• For a disability‑related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‑274‑1935.

Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Employer

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer;
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.