Motor Vehicle Operator
U.S. Army Reserve Command
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Posted: January 1, 2012 (5128 days ago)
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Motor Equipment Mechanic II
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
HRD
Location
Massachusetts, 02114
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing motor vehicles and equipment to keep them running safely and efficiently for government use.
Workers also consult with operators and vendors on issues, write repair orders, and handle tasks like ordering fuel or training others.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who enjoys working on engines, electrical systems, and heavy equipment in a practical, team-oriented setting.
Key Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in motor vehicle or equipment repair
- Ability to overhaul, rebuild, or replace gasoline/diesel engines, transmissions, and related components per manufacturer specs
- Skills in servicing vehicles, including tire changes, brake adjustments, and lubrication
- Proficiency in repairing electrical circuits, warning lights, and electronic systems
- Experience with body repairs, windshield replacements, and maintaining service records
- Knowledge of operating repair tools like hydraulic lifts, jacks, and diagnostic equipment
- Optional: Ability to train employees, solicit vendor bids, or operate snow removal/heavy equipment
Full Job Description
Incumbents of positions in this series inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel; consult with operators, manufacturers or dealers’ representatives regarding specifications or problems relating to the operation of motor vehicles and/or equipment; write repair orders and specifications for new vehicles and equipment; and perform related work as required.
The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Requirements
Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials and transmissions according to manufacturers’ specifications.Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires, adjusting brakes and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure their optimum working order.
Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits, arrow boards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.
Perform body repair and windshield and window replacements.
Maintain records of vehicle service.
Order fuel.
Repair and overhaul equipment of increasing complexity such as bulldozers, cranes, basket trucks, etc.
Issue inspection stickers.
Based on assignment, you may also be responsible for the following:
Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles.
Operate other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks and diagnostic testing equipment.
Maintain records or employee attendance.
Solicit bids from outside vendors for repairs and decide whether repairs will be done in house or by outside vendors.
Train employees on the job.
Qualifications
2 years of experience required in related work.Additional Information
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