Motor Equipment Repairperson

Job Description

The Town of Dedham seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Motor Equipment Repairperson (MER). Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Working Foreman Motor Equipment Maintenance, the MER performs skilled maintenance and repair work on heavy equipment and other power­ driven equipment and related work as required, including repair and testing of generators at various pumping stations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate;
• 2 years of training or technical school with on-the-job training in heavy equipment repair;
• 3 years of experience in the same or related field;
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Possession of current, valid Class B (Class A preferred) CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements (hazardous materials endorsement desirable).
• Possession of current valid special license to operate hoisting equipment.
• Possession of current valid welding certificate issued by an accredited trade school or other recognized institution.

Job Functions

• Perform mechanical and electrical repair and the overhaul of mobile or stationary equipment.
• Repairs, maintains, and may operate various pieces of special motor equipment.
• Carry out the duties of a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator, Motor Equipment Repairman, Highway Maintenance Craftsman and/or a Laborer.

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