The Town of Hopkinton seeks a full-time Maintenance Mechanic
Hopkinton is a highly engaged, dynamic and growing community committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. In this role, you will be a part of an incredible DPW crew dedicated to providing top-notch services. We welcome all to apply!
This position performs skilled maintenance and repair work on all standard and specialized town equipment and vehicles. This position also performs skilled manual work as well as operating heavy equipment for construction, maintenance, and repair projects for the DPW. Participates in snow and ice operations. Overtime is a requirement of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
Equivalent to a High School Diploma; three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience as a mechanic at the journeyman level (with experience in the repair and maintenance of both light and heavy motorized equipment) or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, and techniques involved in the repair and maintenance of gasoline-powered and diesel-powered motor vehicles and equipment. Working knowledge of welding and cutting with a torch. Thorough knowledge of the repair of electrical and hydraulic systems. Thorough knowledge of safe repair practices. Working knowledge of heavy and special equipment operation and mechanics. Working knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair activities. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to: diagnose problems in and repair motor vehicles and equipment. Ability to use standard and special motor mechanic’s tools. Ability to perform welding and brazing operations. Ability to follow proper methods, procedures, and safety precautions.
Skill: Skill in the use and care of tools employed in automotive repair. Skill in operating above mentioned equipment. Skill in utilizing basic office computer software and specialized fleet maintenance systems.
Required Licensing/Certification: Possession of Valid 2B Hoisting License and Class B CDL driver’s license.
Please see the attached position description
Internal/External Applicants: To be considered for this position, please submit the required online Application for Employment using this link: Town of Hopkinton Application for Employment. Applications received before 4:00 pm, Friday, September 5th, will be reviewed and receive 1st priority. The position will remain open until filled. A paper application may be obtained by contacting h...@hopkintonma.gov. https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/g/jobs