Mechanic I

MechanicI

Requisition Code: DPWFLT

Classification: Non Exempt - Hourly
Grade/Level/Pay Range: Grade 10; Levels1-15; Range $23.52 - $33.23

Reports to: Fleet Superintendent
Date: July 24, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective The Mechanic I performs skilled maintenance activities tosupport the mission of the Fleet Maintenance Division and assists the FleetSuperintendent and Assistant Fleet Superintendent in repair and maintenance ofthe Town's Fleet in accordance with established policies and regulations,industry best practices, operations manuals, and manufacturers' specifications.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Under the immediate supervision of the Fleet Superintendentand Assistant Fleet Superintendent, utilizes hand and power tools, precisionmeasuring and testing instruments to properly repair and maintain the Town'sfleet of vehicles and equipment.

2. Perform mechanical and electrical repair and maintenancework to a variety of light to heavy duty diesel, gas, and electric poweredvehicles and equipment, including but not limited to all Town vehicles, trucks,lawn equipment, police cruisers, fire apparatus, etc.


3. Inspects, diagnoses,troubleshoots, makes recommendations and repairs, and maintains vehicle andequipment components including but not limited engines, transmissions, axles,clutches, brakes, suspension, etc.

4. Performs preventive maintenancework including but not limited to fluid and filter changes, lubricating andgreasing, and cleaning and washing vehicles and equipment at the direction ofthe Fleet Superintendent and Assistant Fleet Superintendent.

5. Assists division lead in monitoring and tracking inventoryof tools, parts, etc.


6. Performs emergency repairs in thefield as necessary and responds to other related emergencies.

7. Assist division superintendent with record keeping andupdating procedures for record keeping.

8. Assist division superintendent in improving upon theefficiency and effectiveness of all areas within the Fleet MaintenanceDivision.

9. Assist division superintendent in scheduling third partyrepair work and arrange delivery and pick-up of vehicles and/or equipment fromoutside vendors and contractors.


10. Operate light, heavy, and specialmotor equipment as required.


11. Operate equipment in plowingsnow, sanding operations and ice removal.

12. Participate in the on-callemergency listing.

13. Assist other DPW operatingdivisions as needed.


14. All other related work asrequired.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Learning Orientation.
3. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
4. Technical Capacity.
5. Thoroughness.
6. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee isfrequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts andvibration. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job.

While performing the duties of thisjob, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is veryactive and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching,crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move itemsup to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 100 pounds. Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Abilityto use and wear personal protective equipment and clothing such as hearingprotection, eye protection, foot and hand protection, and respiratoryprotection.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Days andhours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours perweek. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel Travel to and from third party vendors, contractors, andrepair shops is anticipated on an as-needed basis.

Required Education and Experience High School diploma or G.E.D.required; 3-5 Years of experience working with heavy/light diesel and gasolinepowered vehicles and equipment; or any equivalent combination of education andexperience.

1. Sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics.
2. Ability to work from manuals, specifications, and blueprints.
3. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, and techniques involved in the repair and maintenance of gasoline- and diesel-powered motor vehicles and equipment.
4. Working knowledge of welding, body work, and refinishing preferred.
5. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical and hydraulic systems.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications Possession of or ability to obtain:

1. A valid state driver's license with CDL Class B and Air Brakes endorsement with no active violations within the previous three years.
2. Hot Works License.
3. Massachusetts Class 2B Hoisting Engineers License required, Class 1D preferred.
4. Air Brake Certification.

Work Authorization Provideappropriate documentation to verify your authorization to work in the UnitedStates.


AAP/EEO Statement The Town is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. The Town will not discriminate againstemployees or applicants for employment on any legally-protected class status,including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation asdefined by law, national origin, member of uniformed military services,physical or mental disability, age as defined by law, or genetic information.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designedto cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice.