Assistant Mechanic

Title: Assistant Mechanic                Job Description Date: April 7

Department: Department of Public Works

Supervisor: Operations Superintendent

Status: Grade 4, AFSCME Union, Full Time, 40 hours;

Summary:

The Assistant Mechanic, working independently or with others, under the supervision of the Operations Superintendent, maintains, overhauls, repairs, replaces and adjusts engines, pumps, machinery and equipment primarily for the Public Works department but also for other town departments. As needed, the position will also work with other crews in the department in daily and emergency operations, including snow plowing and sanding. In cases of snow and ice storms or other declared emergencies, this individual will be required to report to work and to work on an overtime basis as needed. This is a skilled position performing repair and maintenance to a wide variety of mechanical equipment. The work includes routine repair, preventive maintenance, and emergency breakdown repair, all of which involves responsibility for making swift, efficient, and workmanlike repairs. Work is usually performed with a minimum of supervision and is checked upon completion through observing performance of machinery and mechanical equipment. The work requires a considerable number of mechanical skills, resourcefulness, aptitude and a considerable knowledge of various types of mechanical equipment and frequent review and consultation with written and online equipment manuals, diagnostic software or verbal consultations with manufacturer service technicians. Work assignments are received from the supervisor orally or in writing. The Assistant Mechanic conducts his own defect diagnosis and makes his own decisions as to causes of malfunction or defects and determines the most appropriate and cost-efficient means to be used to effect repairs.

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