POSITION: Automotive Fleet Technician

DIVISION: Administration

DEPARTMENT: Fleet Services

UNION/GRADE: Unit 2/Grade 17

BASIC PURPOSE:

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on various types of MWRA vehicles and equipment in a manner, which ensures quality, safety, and proper working order to minimize down time and maximize productivity.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Automotive Fleet Foreman.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May provide direction to Co-op students and Assistant Automotive Technician in Training,

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects vehicles and equipment to locate trouble and determine repair needs. Recommends repairs to Automotive Fleet Foreman.
• Adjusts repair and/or overhaul air conditioner systems, brakes, electrical systems, spring & suspension components, steering and front-end components, ignition systems, hydraulic PTO systems and valves, generators, compressors and trailers. Replaces damaged/defective parts.
• Diagnoses vehicle/equipment problems including diesel engines, transmissions, electric and hybrid propulsion systems, and makes necessary repairs.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on various vehicles and equipment to ensure quality, safety and proper working order.
• Greases and changes oil. Hydraulic fluids and coolants on a scheduled basis according to approved procedures and as directed by the Vehicle Services Supervisor or Automotive Fleet Foreman.
• Performs general and complex repairs on heavy-duty trucks and special equipment.
• Responds to road calls and refueling situations. Makes necessary repairs either on the road or in the garage.
• Performs safety checks to ensure the ability of vehicles and equipment to pass a Massachusetts Safety Inspection.
• Enters manually or by computer, tasks and parts used on work orders along with diagnostic findings. Works closely with supervisor/foreman to ensure accuracy of work order information.
• Operates repair equipment such as but not limited to strut machine, tire machine, wheel balancing machine, acetylene and oxygen torch, welder, and computerized and electrical diagnostic tools.
• Operates department tow vehicles and transports vehicles/equipment from site to site, to/from vendors and from field locations.
• Recommends needed supplies.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A high school education or the equivalent; and
• At least four years of experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment including experience as a vocational/technical student; or
• Any equivalent combination of education training and or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and practices used in repairing, rebuilding, and adjusting gasoline, electric and diesel powered vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of computerized and electrical diagnostic tools such as but not limited to Autel MAX System, Snap-on scanners, and computer based diagnostic software such as J-Pro.
• Demonstrated skill in use of tools and equipment employed in automotive repairs, such as strut machine, tire machine wheel balancing machine, acetylene & oxygen torch Welder.
• Experience with the operation of tow and ramp trucks.
• Ability to maintain current licenses listed below.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Necessary reading, writing, mathematical and scientific skills and demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Massachusetts Class B Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain with six months.

A Massachusetts Hoisting Operator's License (1C) or ability to obtain within six months.

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