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Mechanic B #2408-0610-01

Date Opened
Sunday, August 18, 2024 12:01 AM
Close Date
Sunday, September 15, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Public Works
Salary
  • Within Local 424 34: $33.34 per hour ($69,349 annualized)
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is skilled mechanical work of the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel drives, heavy equipment, and construction equipment. Employees of this class are responsible for the performance of skilled tasks in repair work on trucks and passenger vehicles, and heavy equipment, such as payloaders, excavators, tractors, rollers, low-bed trailers, graders, refuse vehicles and street sweepers. 

Assignments are given in the form of oral instructions or general written work orders from a supervisor. Work is subject to review through tests and the operating condition of equipment after work is completed.

1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Does general overhaul and repair work on light and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors and other automotive and mechanical equipment; repairs and replaces shock absorbers, brakes and transmissions; adjusts clutches; checks and balances wheels for proper wheel alignment; repairs and installs hydraulic controls.
  • Tunes motors using standard testing equipment.
  • Does diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
  • Makes road tests to locate defects in equipment operation and as a check on repair work before the return of equipment to active use; utilizes a variety of common testing devices such as ammeters, volt meters, gauges of various types and other equipment.
  • Assist in the inspections, and replacement of parts of complex gasoline and diesel engines, including valves, pistons, main bearings, transmissions, and power takeoff systems.
  • Assists in the repair work requiring the use of electric arc, acetylene, mig, tig and stick welding equipment including straightening chassis and bumpers, bodies; hardfaces shovel teeth, grader blades and other equipment.
  • Completes daily equipment repair logs.
  • Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school; and 1 to 3 years of experience as an automotive mechanic at the full trade level, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge and ability to recognize, diagnose, locate, and repair defects in automotive and diesel equipment.
  • Knowledge of standard practices and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade.
  • Knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel engines and of mechanical repair methods applicable to heavy trucks and construction equipment.
  • Familiarity and understanding of electrical vehicle maintenance.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to diagnose defects in mechanical and electrical components of automotive equipment.
  • Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
  • Skill in locating and adjusting defects in automotive equipment.
  • Skill in the use and care of tools employed in automotive repair and adjustment work.
  • Ability to use a computer including all diagnostic software and online ordering tools.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Connecticut driver’s license.
  • Employee must obtain a CDL with Air Brake Endorsement within 12 months of employment.
  • Upon successful completion of 1 year of service and possession of a CDL a Mechanic B shall advance to Mechanic A.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Physical Requirements

Amount of Time

 

Working Environment

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

 

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

 

 

 

X

 

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

 

X

 

 

Walk

 

 

 

X

 

Work near moving mechanical parts

 

 

 

X

Sit

 

X

 

 

 

Work in high, precarious places

 

 

X

 

Use hands to touch, handle, or feel

 

 

 

X

 

Fumes or airborne particles

 

 

 

X

Reach with hands and arms

 

 

 

X

 

Toxic or caustic chemicals

 

 

X

 

Climb or balance

 

 

X

 

 

Outdoor weather conditions

 

 

 

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

 

X

 

 

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

 

 

 

Talk or hear

 

 

 

X

 

Risk of electrical shock

 

X

 

 

Taste or smell

 

X

 

 

 

Work with explosives

X

 

 

 

 

 

Risk of radiation

X

 

 

 

Lifting or force to be exerted?

 

Vibration

 

 

X

 

How much and how often?

Amount of Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 10 pounds

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 25 pounds

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 50 pounds

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 75 pounds

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up to 100 pounds

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More than 100 pounds

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a "General Fund," non-tested position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 120-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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