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Motor Equipment Repairperson Class III

Req ID
2024-26963
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Frontage Road
Salary Min
46,742.62
Salary Max
65,084.32
Union
AFI
Openings
7
Posting End Date
10/24/2024
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.

 

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

 

Under general supervision, the Motor Equipment Repairperson performs routine duties in servicing automotive equipment, making minor repairs, and cleaning vehicles for the Boston Police Department’s Fleet Division.

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include:

  • Preventive maintenance procedures including analysis, diagnosis and repair of vehicles, including non-safety-related equipment such as power windows and door locks.
  • Servicing and washing vehicles including steam cleaning, checking all fluid levels, and dispensing gasoline, motor oil and windshield washer fluid.
  • Lubricating all automotive parts.
  • Checking, charging and maintaining batteries and proper terminal connections.
  • Performing physical check of tires, glass, lights, and mirrors.
  • Adjusting tire pressure, as well as removing, replacing, balancing, and rotating tires.
  • Performing minor adjustments to automotive equipment such as batteries and radiators.
  • Repairing and replacing bulbs, mirrors and lenses
  • Replacing and updating decals, permits, plates, and stickers in accordance with State Enhanced Safety Inspection (ESI) requirements.
  • Assisting Class I and II Motor Equipment Repairpersons.
  • Performs related work as required.
 

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

 

  • Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, paid experience as an automotive mechanic working on a broad range of commonly-known light and heavy duty equipment.
  • Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. A valid 2C hoisting license and a Massachusetts State Enhanced Safety Inspector’s Certificate are required within one year of hire. 
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.   

 

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND PHYSICAL REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:  AFSCME/RA1-14

Hours per week:  40

 

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