Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago
Motor Equipment Mechanic IV
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $66K/yr
3+ years expMiddlesex Community College is committed to providing access to affordable education and workforce development opportunities. They are seeking a Motor Equipment Mechanic IV to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair motor vehicles and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation while also assisting in snow removal as part of essential personnel duties.
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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, arrowboards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits, and electric solenoid circuits
Perform body repairs
Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles
Operate other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, and diagnostic testing equipment
Maintain records of vehicle service and Repair and overhaul equipment bobcat skid steer, John Deere loader
Prepare vehicles for inspection stickers
Solicit bids from outside vendors for repairs and decide whether repairs will be done in-house or by outside vendors
Troubleshoot and road test motor vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, and snow blowers 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
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, experience in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, front-end loaders, etc
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of automotive repair and maintenance
Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held tools used in automotive repair and maintenance such as wrenches, pliers, etc
Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines
Knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel engines
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and supplies used in automotive repair and maintenance
Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, grinders, and air tools
Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in automotive repair and maintenance
Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques used in automotive repair and maintenance
Ability to work independently
Skill in heavy equipment and automotive repair and maintenance
Ability to understand the laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicle inspection
Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, available resources, controlling work through periodic reviews and/or experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities
Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities
Preferred
ASE certification
Benefits
High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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