Mechanic B
Mechanic B
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16-05-2025
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16-05-2025
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is skilled mechanical work of the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel drives heavy equipment and construction equipment. Employees of this class are responsible for the performance of skilled tasks in repair work on trucks and passenger vehicles and heavy equipment such as payloaders excavators tractors rollers lowbed trailers graders refuse vehicles and street sweepers.
Assignments are given in the form of oral instructions or general written work orders from a supervisor. Work is subject to review through tests and the operating condition of equipment after work is completed.
The Garage has 2 shifts:
1st shift: 7:00am 3:30pm
2nd shift: 3:00pm 11:00pm
2nd shift: 3:00pm 11:00pm
Mechanics receive an annual tool allowance and are provided uniforms.
Any employee hired as a Mechanic B shall automatically advance to a Mechanic A on their 1st year anniversary of employment provided they possess a #102 drivers license with air brake endorsement. Mechanic A salary currently $36.90/hr $77047 annually.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Does general overhaul and repair work on light and heavy trucks gasoline and diesel motors and other automotive and mechanical equipment; repairs and replaces shock absorbers brakes and transmissions; adjusts clutches; checks and balances wheels for proper wheel alignment; repairs and installs hydraulic controls.
- Tunes motors using standard testing equipment.
- Does diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as installing batteries and terminals repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Makes road tests to locate defects in equipment operation and as a check on repair work before the return of equipment to active use; utilizes a variety of common testing devices such as ammeters volt meters gauges of various types and other equipment.
- Assist in the inspections and replacement of parts of complex gasoline and diesel engines including valves pistons main bearings transmissions and power takeoff systems.
- Assists in the repair work requiring the use of electric arc acetylene mig tig and stick welding equipment including straightening chassis and bumpers bodies; hardfaces shovel teeth grader blades and other equipment.
- Completes daily equipment repair logs.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school; and 1 to 3 years of experience as an automotive mechanic at the full trade level or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge abilities and skills:
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge and ability to recognize diagnose locate and repair defects in automotive and diesel equipment.
- Knowledge of standard practices and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade.
- Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel engines and of mechanical repair methods applicable to heavy trucks and construction equipment.
- Familiarity and understanding of electrical vehicle maintenance.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to diagnose defects in mechanical and electrical components of automotive equipment.
- Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
- Skill in locating and adjusting defects in automotive equipment.
- Skill in the use and care of tools employed in automotive repair and adjustment work.
- Ability to use a computer including all diagnostic software and online ordering tools.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Connecticut drivers license.
- Employee must obtain a CDL with Air Brake Endorsement within 12 months of employment.
- Upon successful completion of 1 year of service and possession of a CDL a Mechanic B shall advance to Mechanic A.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund nontested position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424 Unit 34 United Public Service Employees Union.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a preemployment background check (2) a preemployment physical examination including preemployment drug screening in accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy* and (3) a 120day probationary period. Instructions and information on this preemployment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a preemployment drug test which includes screening for marijuana.Selection Plan
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process and in some cases this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid working email address and you will need to monitor your email including spam/junk folders for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
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