Department of Public Works - Mechanic

  • CITY OF GARDNER Expired
  • Gardner, Massachusetts
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Department of Public Works - Mechanic Job Description: We are seeking a

skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Skilled

Equipment Mechanic & Operator. This role involves performing advanced

maintenance and repair tasks on motorized equipment as well as operating

heavy machinery essential to municipal operations. Hours are Monday

through Thursday, 6:30am-3:30pm and Friday 6:30am-12:30pm. Key

Responsibilities: -Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel-powered

vehicles and equipment, including inspections and troubleshooting.

-Perform engine tune-ups, brake and clutch adjustments, and electrical

system repairs. -Replace or adjust carburetors and conduct front-end

alignments. -Remove and replace clutches, transmissions, and faulty

engine components. -Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild gasoline and

diesel engines. -Conduct valve grinding, engine overhauls, and related

maintenance tasks. -Perform auto bodywork, welding, and metal repairs.

-Execute preventative maintenance, including lubrication, oil filter

replacement, and related tasks. -Supervise and provide guidance to a

small team of less experienced workers. Equipment Operation: -Operate

heavy machinery, including trucks (rated over 9 tons), tractors,

semi-trailers, and truck-trailer combinations. -Use specialized

equipment such as rollers, rotary snow plows, mobile highway graders,

bituminous spreaders, and tar distributors. -Handle hoisting equipment,

including backhoes, cranes, power shovels, trench diggers, pile drivers,

front-end loaders, street sweepers, and catch basin machines. Additional

Duties: -Load and unload trucks, haul materials, and assist with plowing

and sanding highways during inclement weather. Qualifications:

-Proficiency in repairing and maintaining gasoline and diesel-powered

engines. -Ability to operate a wide range of heavy equipment and

machinery. -Possession of a Class I License from the Registry of Motor

Vehicles and a Class 4 license as defined by the Massachusetts

Department of Public Safety. \*Strong organizational skills and the

ability to manage a team effectively. -Commitment to workplace safety

and compliance with all regulations. Additional Information:This

position is vital to ensuring the functionality and safety of municipal

equipment and infrastructure. If you have the required skills and

certifications and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage

you to apply. For a full list of employee benefits, click here;

Special Requirements:

Must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator?s

License issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles Class A or Class B with

air brake endorsement; a Hoisting Engineer License issued by the

Department of Public Safety for crawler and rubber tired excavators,

backhoes, and front-end loaders. Must be available to work overtime.

Miscellaneous Information: If you are interested and qualified, please

submit an application or resume to Amanda L. Morse, Director of Human

Resources, 95 Pleasant Street, Rm. 226, Gardner, MA 01440 or at

.... The City of Gardner is an Equal Opportunity

Employer. AA/EOE
Department of Public Works - Mechanic Job Description: We are seeking a

skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Skilled

Equipment Mechanic & Operator. This role involves performing advanced

maintenance and repair tasks on motorized equipment as well as operating

heavy machinery essential to municipal operations. Hours are Monday

through Thursday, 6:30am-3:30pm and Friday 6:30am-12:30pm. Key

Responsibilities: -Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel-powered

vehicles and equipment, including inspections and troubleshooting.

-Perform engine tune-ups, brake and clutch adjustments, and electrical

system repairs. -Replace or adjust carburetors and conduct front-end

alignments. -Remove and replace clutches, transmissions, and faulty

engine components. -Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild gasoline and

diesel engines. -Conduct valve grinding, engine overhauls, and related

maintenance tasks. -Perform auto bodywork, welding, and metal repairs.

-Execute preventative maintenance, including lubrication, oil filter

replacement, and related tasks. -Supervise and provide guidance to a

small team of less experienced workers. Equipment Operation: -Operate

heavy machinery, including trucks (rated over 9 tons), tractors,

semi-trailers, and truck-trailer combinations. -Use specialized

equipment such as rollers, rotary snow plows, mobile highway graders,

bituminous spreaders, and tar distributors. -Handle hoisting equipment,

including backhoes, cranes, power shovels, trench diggers, pile drivers,

front-end loaders, street sweepers, and catch basin machines. Additional

Duties: -Load and unload trucks, haul materials, and assist with plowing

and sanding highways during inclement weather. Qualifications:

-Proficiency in repairing and maintaining gasoline and diesel-powered

engines. -Ability to operate a wide range of heavy equipment and

machinery. -Possession of a Class I License from the Registry of Motor

Vehicles and a Class 4 license as defined by the Massachusetts

Department of Public Safety. \*Strong organizational skills and the

ability to manage a team effectively. -Commitment to workplace safety

and compliance with all regulations. Additional Information:This

position is vital to ensuring the functionality and safety of municipal

equipment and infrastructure. If you have the required skills and

certifications and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we encourage

you to apply. For a full list of employee benefits, click here;

Special Requirements:

Must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator?s

License issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles Class A or Class B with

air brake endorsement; a Hoisting Engineer License issued by the

Department of Public Safety for crawler and rubber tired excavators,

backhoes, and front-end loaders. Must be available to work overtime.

Miscellaneous Information: If you are interested and qualified, please

submit an application or resume to Amanda L. Morse, Director of Human

Resources, 95 Pleasant Street, Rm. 226, Gardner, MA 01440 or at

.... The City of Gardner is an Equal Opportunity

Employer. AA/EOE
Job ID: 479400839
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2025

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