Motor Equipment Repair Person

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Motor Equipment Repair Person Department:

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Automotive Supervisor Position Summary:

Performs skilled maintenance, diagnostic, and repair work on automotive and nonautomotive equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, air conditioning, mechanical systems, and hoisting equipment; Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions:

Performs skilled repair and maintenance of motor equipment. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine powered vehicles and other engine-powered equipment using modern diagnostic tools. Performs tune-ups; repairs electrical systems; adjusts brakes and clutches; adjusts or replaces carburetors; diagnoses and repairs front-end and suspension systems. Removes and replaces clutches and transmissions; removes and disassembles diesel and gasoline engines; replaces faulty or worn parts; and performs engine overhauls. Performs auto body work and related welding and metalworking duties. May also perform preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication and replacing oil filters and other similar duties. The functions above are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The essential functions or duties listed above are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: ? Repair and maintenance of light and heavy automotive equipment, experience repairing diesel equipment required. ? Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, and procedures used in motor equipment repair and adjustment. ? Must have ability to locate, diagnose, and correct defects and malfunctions of a variety of automotive and related equipment. ? Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience required:

Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy automotive equipment preferred. Education, certification, licensure required: High School Diploma or equivalent and vocational training in automotive repair to a mechanic to the journeyman level. Must possess a valid MA motor vehicle operator\'s license and a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B.

Supervision:

Reports to the Automotive Supervisor or the Motor Equipment Mechanic Working Foreman; Work is performed under the supervision of the Automotive Supervisor or the Motor Equipment Mechanic Working Foreman.

Supervises:

None Job Environment:

Field work is performed outdoors with loud noise levels and exposure to variable weather conditions/hazards associated with heavy motor equipment; The workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations; Responds to emergencies, operates telephone; Errors could result in delay or loss of services, personal injury to self and/or others, damage to equipment, or monetary loss.

Physical Requirements:

? Physical ability to lift heavy equipment, engine, and body parts assisted or unassisted such as batteries and brake drums, weighing 50-100 pounds in order to make repairs. Physical ability to repair heavy equipment while exposed to adverse weather or site conditions such as ice, rain, cold, heat, and water, for instance, when heavy equipment breaks down off site. ? Must be able to operate a vehicle, heavy equipment, various tools, etc. Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds) and occas Active Filters Motor Equipment Repair Person Holyoke, MA Clear All Apply