Motor Equipment Mechanic III

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series inspect troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel; consult with operators manufacturers or dealers representatives regarding specifications or problems related to the operation of motor vehicles and/or equipment; write repair orders and specifications for new vehicles and equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling rebuilding replacing or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines carburetors distributors alternators generators starters differentials and transmissions according to manufacturers specifications.

• Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires adjusting brakes and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure their optimum working order.

• Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits arrow boards electronic spreader circuits electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.

• Perform body repairs and windshield and window replacements.

• Interview applicants for employment and provide training for new employees.

• Troubleshoot and road test motor vehicles and equipment such as automobiles trucks buses bulldozers cranes and snowblowers to determine the repair work needed to be done.

• Road test motor vehicles and recommend them for road use.

• Supervise vehicle maintenance and repair garage when needed.

• Have knowledge of the types and uses of handheld tools used in automotive repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge of the principles or operation of internal combustion engines diesel engines principles of 2-cycle engines and 4-cycle engines materials and supplies used in automotive repair and maintenance hydraulic lifts bumper jacks grinders buffers air tools micrometers calipers and devices for checking timing and idle speed.

• Knowledge of the operation of various components of motor equipment safety involving these components and overall garage safety.

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees ofMassachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the repair maintenance and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles trucks bulldozers cranes front end loaders etc. of which (B) at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. A certificate or diploma from a recognized trade technical or vocational school at the high school level or above with a major in automotive shop practice may be substitution for one year of the required (A) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL motor vehicle operators license and a valid Massachusetts Class 1B 2A and 4G or better hoisting license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.

• For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team
• For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at .
• For a disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call the ADACoordinator Lucy Bayard at .

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you your loved ones and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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