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Heavy Motor Equipment Repairperson

City of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

This is a Labor Service position.

In order to be eligible for the position, you must also apply through Civil Service via the following link:

Heavy Motor Equipment Repairman

Brief Job Description (essential Functions of the Job):

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of Boston Fire Department motor vehicles and/or equipment, and may service other commercial motor vehicles, along with related tasks.

Responsibilities:

Examines and locates mechanical defects in motor equipment including fire engines, ladder trucks, special equipment, other commercial vehicles, and passenger vehicles. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance, as well as bumper-to-bumper analysis. Disassembles, repairs, replaces worn parts, adjusts engines, oil, water, and fuel systems, and uses welding equipment for fabrication and repair. Maintains records of work performed.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

At least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel equipment. Trade school certification may substitute for experience.

Skill in using automotive repair tools and welding equipment.

Ability to diagnose defects and repair various automotive and specialty equipment.

OEM or ASE certification required; professional experience may substitute initially, but certification must be obtained within six months.

Preferred EVT certification Fire Apparatus Level I, to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Valid Massachusetts CDL Class B with air brake endorsement; Hoisting License preferred and must be obtained within six months.

Ability to be certified in refrigerant recycling and service procedures.

Computer operation skills required.

Good judgment and attention to detail.

Individuals must complete Civil Service registration and City of Boston application. Boston residency required. Pre-employment drug test required.

Terms:

Civil Service applicants preferred. Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-16. Hours/week: 40.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Government Administration

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