Job Description

Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Human Resource Department's website under Tips & FAQs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Working Supervisor and reporting to the Fleet Manager performs skilled repair and maintenance of motor equipment; inspects and troubleshoots gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and other engine-powered equipment; does tune-ups; repairs electrical systems; adjusts brakes and clutches; adjusts or replaces carburetors; does front-end work such as wheel alignment; removes and replaces clutches and transmissions; removes and disassembles diesel and gasoline engines; replaces faulty or work parts; grinds valves; performs engine overhauls; performs auto body work and related welding and metal working duties. May also perform preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication and replacing oil filters and other similar duties. Also performs skilled repair of diesel equipment; troubleshoots diesel equipment to determine repairs; maintains and repairs diesel engines on trucks, heavy construction equipment, and other diesel powered equipment; repairs ignition, fuel, and electrical systems. May supervise a small crew of workers at a lower skill level such as laborers, helpers, and maintenance workers. Perform other, and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License Classification B.
• Must present a valid Department of Transportation medical certificate.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record.

oCandidates must also provide, upon interview, a copy of their unattested driving record, obtainable at the RMV and dated within the previous six months.

• Candidates may need to register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

• All candidates will participate in an on-road driving assessment as part of the interview process.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in automotive mechanical work requiring heavy and light duty equipment and diagnosis repair.
• Advanced iPad and computer skills required.

• Internal applicants must have a permanent civil service status .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

All labor positions, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled in the Cambridge Department of Public Works require a combination of: Lifting between 25-100 pounds, proper bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, climbing, dragging, and pulling.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Will be exposed to all weather conditions. Work in a moderate to high noise level environment caused by sound of machinery or powered equipment being used. Occasional odor may occur during the course of work. Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations as well as dress code policies. Perform other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Teamster Collective Bargaining Agreement):

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Vacation and Sick Leave Eligible.
• Sick Incentive Pay Eligible.
• 3 Personal Days.
• 14 Paid Holidays.
• Annual bonus for required CDL and valid DOT medical certificate.
• Additional compensation above regular OT for all overtime hours working in snow or salting operations.
• Additional compensation for hoisting and engineering licenses that are not a requirement of the position.
• Additional compensation up to $8.50 / hour for ASE certifications.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Please upload the below documents to complete your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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