Working Foreman, Motor Equipment Repair II

Highway Department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform skilled repair and maintenance on all motor vehicles owned by the Department including:
• Vehicle tune-ups
• Electrical system repairs
• Brake and clutch repairs, replacements and adjustments.
• Transmission maintenance and replacement
• Total engine overhauls & replacements
• Minor auto body work
• Assist in the planning and execution of all preventative maintenance tasks on all motor vehicles, and equipment on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Supervise motor vehicle repair personnel working in the garage
• As a Working Foreman Special Heavy, you are expected to operate equipment during inclement weather but not limited to snow, wind, and rain events.
• Other duties and responsibility as assigned by the General Foreman, Operations Manager, and Superintendent
• Must be able to road test road vehicles great than 10,000 lbs. for pre & post repairs.
• Must be able to operate equipment with implements such as Backhoes and Front-end Loaders equipped with Buckets and or Forks, and a Pelican Street Sweeper.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma required
• Must have one year post secondary training in diesel mechanics
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as an auto mechanic
• Complete knowledge of motor vehicles and auto repair
• Knowledge of any auto repair machines necessary to perform the above duties.
• Must posses a Class B Massachusetts Driver's License.
• Must possess a 2A Hoisting License.

Application:To apply, please complete a City of Quincy Employment Application and follow the directions on the Job Postings Page.