Motor Equipment Technician

4 weeks ago

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States City of Somerville Full time
Job Summary

Seeking a skilled Motor Equipment Technician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on City of Somerville motor equipment, including vehicles and related equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive repair, with experience working with gasoline and diesel engines, as well as electrical and hydraulic systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on motor equipment, including vehicles and related equipment
  • Inspect and troubleshoot gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and other powered related equipment
  • Use engine and related diagnostic equipment to diagnose and repair issues
  • Repair electrical systems, air conditioning systems, and other components as needed
  • Assist with preventive maintenance tasks, such as lubrication and oil filter replacement
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • At least two years of experience in the auto/truck repair industry
  • Knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques used in motor equipment repair
  • Working knowledge of welding/brazing techniques and torch use
  • Ability to use hand and power tools, as well as materials and equipment necessary for proper repair
  • Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to motor equipment repair
  • Ability to read and interpret equipment repair manuals and diagrams
  • Ability to work from oral and/or written instructions
  • Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or ladders or platforms at some distance above the ground
  • Must be able to work in the public safety field and understand and follow rules of evidence and confidentiality
  • Must be prepared to testify in court if necessary
  • Appointment to this position is subject to an appropriate background investigation, including a safe driving record
  • Must be able to receive and interpret written and oral instructions from the fleet supervisor and/or designee
  • Must be able to submit written and oral reports of completed work and works in progress to these persons as requested
  • Must possess a valid current Class B Massachusetts Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
  • Must pass a written and practical test
Work Environment

Work requires agility and physical strength, ability to function in close quarters, and is subject to outside environmental conditions, including wet, hot and cold weather. Worker is subject to noise, vibrations, hazards and atmospheric conditions including fumes, dust and air contaminants. Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in, about or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Physical Skills:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, crawl, sit, talk, move about, hear and speak. Noise level may be high when operating power equipment. Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions as a regular part of job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and greater than 50 pounds using appropriate equipment.

Motor Skills:

While performing the duties, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff. The position requires balancing, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion to complete tasks.

Visual Skills:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to use properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others. Visual acuity is required to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

Hours: Full-Time
Union: SMEA B
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary: $1,133.43 weekly, plus benefits
Pre-employment Requirements: Successfully pass a pre-employment physical with a drug screen and driving history review.
Date Posted: June 5th, 2024

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:
  • MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
  • Completition of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees
Overview of Total Rewards:
  • 4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
  • Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Long term disability through Sun Life
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
  • Annual cancer screening & wellness release
  • Somerville Retirement Pension System
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MBTA pass program
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.

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