The Town of Ashland (12.9 sq. mi., pop. 18,853), a dynamic, thriving community in Metrowest Boston, seeks qualified, experienced, and energetic candidates for the position of Mechanic Assistant in the Department of Public Works.

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Mechanic Assistant primarily assists the Lead Mechanic with maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of a variety of motorized equipment. The job responsibilities may include the following or other duties as assigned.

• Assists with maintenance and repairs of passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, compressors, sweeper, backhoes, loaders, sanders other specialized municipal construction and maintenance equipment, and also other Town owned vehicles and all small engine equipment. •
• Assists the lead mechanic with maintenance and repair of vehicles including oil changes, fluids, adjustments, wipers, tires, lights, batteries, alternators, starters, pumps, radiators, etc.
• Works on brakes and exhaust systems, engines, transmissions, clutches and other assemblies replacing worn and broken parts, as assigned.
• Diagnostic, computer and welding.
• Works on plows and sanders.
• Assists lead mechanic with annual truck inspections.
• Work on adjustment, replacing spark plugs, wiring, pumps, generators, lights and batteries if required.
• Operates machines, tools, and any specialty tools in automotive repair work.
• Paints and repairs bodies and fenders as required.
• Helps maintain fuel system operations and fuel ordering.
• Provides mechanical and other working skills on projects and repairs for other installations required throughout the Town of Ashland.
• Assist other DPW Departments in the field as assigned.
• Must be available for call-out at any time for emergency repairs.

This position is required to be available for all snow operations and any other emergencies during or outside regular work hours.

OUR DPW DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works serves our diverse community of employees and is a critical part of the Town's operations. Please visit https://www.ashlandmass.com/160/Department-of-Public-Works to read more about the Town's public works programs.

ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Mechanic Assistant position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must be able to:

• Follow directions on projects
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, coworkers, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively, confirming understanding if direction is given.
• Understand and properly operate tools and equipment.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures related to job responsibilities.

Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain through the Town of Ashland:

• Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with air brake endorsement
• Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer with a 2A, 1C, and 4G endorsement.

The Mechanic Assistant is a full-time, 40 hour/week, non-exempt position represented by the DPW Union. Salary is based on the chart in the collective bargaining agreement for grade H03, which starts at $20.44/hr. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter of introduction and a resume along with an application at https://www.ashlandmass.com/597/Employment-Opportunities. An application, cover letter and resumes may also be sent to humanresources@ashlandmass.com or by mail to: Human Resources Department, 101 Main St., Ashland, MA 01721. AA/EOE.