Heavy Motor Equipment Repairperson
US
City of Boston
Req #: 31031
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION. This is a Labor Service position. Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Under the direction of the Fleet Manager and Superintendent, the Heavy Motor Equipment Repairperson is responsible for examining and locating mechanical defects in a variety of heavy and special motor equipment, such as power shovels, cranes, wrecker trucks, heavy tractor-trailers, and other earth-moving equipment. Responsibilities: * Disassembles, repairs, or replaces work parts; fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, fuel pumps, carburetors, fuel injectors, etc. * Operates welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen parts and pieces of equipment. * Maintains records of time and materials used on each job. * Adjusts and repairs air brakes, carburetors, hydraulic pumps, cylinder heads, valves, and similar components of all types of heavy motor equipment. * Overhauls engines, transmissions, and ignition systems and replaces damaged parts. * Answers road calls and makes repairs either at the road site or in the garage. * Makes minor adjustments and repairs to all types of equipment. * Must have the ability to use a wrecker truck for towing if necessary. * Performs related work as required. The employee is required to work any emergency as directed by the Commissioner of Parks or his/her designee. Qualifications: * Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline engine-driven equipment or related work * CDL Class B license with an air brake endorsement and Hoisting Licenses must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment. * Must have your own basic tools to repair or replace parts of gasoline and diesel-driven equipment within the first month of hire. * Specialty tools will be available to employees by the Department. (Employees are eligible for a tool allowance.) * Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. * A Valid MA Driver's License is required. Must be able to work any assigned shift. CORI CHECK REQUIRED BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-13 Hours per week: 40
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