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Motor Equipment Repairperson Class III

Req ID
2025-30171
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Frontage Road
Salary Min
47,927.47
Salary Max
66,636.00
Union
AFI
Openings
2
Posting End Date
10/1/2025
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.

 

 

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:

  • 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 checks 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.
  • Performing related work as required.

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 (1) 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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