Motor Equipment Repairman
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
- Chelsea, MA
- $58,644-83,551 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Inspects vehicles and equipment to locate trouble and determine repair needs, recommends repairs to foreman.
- Adjust reports and/or overhauls air conditioner systems, brakes, electrical systems, spring & suspension systems, front-ends, ignition systems, hydraulic systems and valves, standby generators and replaces damaged parts.
- Diagnoses vehicle/equipment problems including diesel engines, transmissions, and makes necessary repairs.
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on various vehicles and equipment to ensure quality, safety and proper working order.
- Greases and changes oil. Hydraulic fluids and coolants on a scheduled basis according to approved procedures and as directed by the Supervisor.
- Performs general and complex repairs on heavy-duty trucks and special equipment.
- Responds to road calls and makes repairs either on the road or in the garage.
- Performs safety checks to ensure the ability of vehicles and equipment either to pass Massachusetts Safety Inspection.
- Enters manually or by computer, tasks and parts used on work orders along with diagnostic findings. Works closely with supervisor to insure accuracy of work order information.
- Operates repair equipment such as but not limited to strut machine, tire machine, wheel balancing machine, acetylene and oxygen torch, and computerized and electrical diagnostic tools.
- Operates department tow and ramp truck and transports vehicles/equipment from site to site, to/from vendors and from field locations.
- Recommends needed supplies.
- A high school education or the equivalent; and
- Four (4) to six (6) years experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment; or
- Any equivalent combination of education training and or experience.
- Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and practices used in repairing, rebuilding, and adjusting gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of computerized and electrical diagnostic tools such as but not limited to Tech 1 & 2, Master Tech and OTC Gas Analyzer.
- Demonstrated skill in use of tools and equipment employed in automotive repairs, such as strut machine, tire machine wheel balancing machine, acetylene & oxygen torch. Experience with operation tow and ramp trucks.
- Ability to maintain current certifications listed below.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Necessary reading, writing, mathematical and scientific skills and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License.
- A Massachusetts Hoisting Operator's License (1C).
- Current ASE Certification (within past five years) in Refrigerant Recycling (ASE or equivalent), Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems and Engine Repair.