Motor Equipment Repairman

Somerville is a city that upholds progressive principles for both employees and residents alike. If you are looking for a culture that embraces innovation, empowerment, and collaborative involvement, Somerville not only embraces these talents, but encourages them. Creative, hands on collaboration with passionate dedication are at the core of the City’s workplace culture.  Challenging and fast paced, Somerville also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work life balance. Not only is it a “Model City”, as termed by The Boston Globe, but it is also a model employer. 

Statement of Duties:   

The City of Somerville seeks a Temporary Motor Equipment Repairman to performs skilled repair and maintenance of any and all City of Somerville motor equipment including but not limited to DPW and Public Safety vehicles (Class 1, 2, & 3 vehicles)

Essential Functions:

• Inspects and troubleshoots gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and other powered related equipment.  
• Have the ability to effectively use engine and related diagnostic equipment; perform air conditioning diagnosis and repair; repair electrical systems; adjusts or replaces carburetors; repair or replace drive-line components; repair or replace air and hydraulic brake systems / components.  
• Remove and replace clutches and transmissions; repair or replace suspension components; remove and disassemble diesel and gasoline engines 
• Repair electrical systems; install and maintain all aftermarket up-fitting assemblies 
• Assist radio repairman with two-way mobile communications repairs 
•  Replace faulty or worn parts; perform engine overhauls; perform body-work and related welding and metal working duties  
• May also perform preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication and replacing oil filters and other similar duties 
• Incidentally may supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level such as laborer, helper, and maintenance man.  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Trade shop in auto repair.  
• Must have at least two (2) years working experience in the auto/truck repair industry. 
• Must be able to work in the public safety field / understand and follow rules of evidence and confidentiality that are essential in Police work. 
• Must be prepared to testify in court if the need arises.  
• Appointment to this position is subject to an appropriate background investigation to include a safe driving record.  
• Must be able to receive and interpret written and oral instructions from the fleet supervisor and / or his designee.  
• Must be able to submit written and oral reports of completed work and works in progress to these persons as requested.  

Special Requirements:

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  Position requires some travel, within the City and between schools. 
• Must possess a valid current Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 
• Ford and Hybrid Training and Certifications a plus 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions related to motor equipment repair. Knowledge of the tools, materials, techniques utilized in the repair of motor equipment. 

Abilities: Ability to use hand and power tools, the materials and equipment necessary for proper repair to motor equipment.  Make simple estimates of materials required to perform repair to motor equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or other established procedures. Ability to read and interpret equipment repair manuals and diagrams, and 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. 

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Vehicle maintenance skills. 

Work Environment 

The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements.  Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant.  Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response unexpected events. When in the field, work is under typical shop conditions. 

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 

Few physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing.  May also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment and computer paper (up to 30lbs.) 

Motor Skills

Duties are largely physical.  

Visual Skills

Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

Send your resume and cover letter by Monday, July 10, 2017 to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: employment_opportunities@somervillema.gov

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.