TOWN OF BELMONT

The Town of Belmont is now accepting applications for the full-time position of:

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AFSCME GRADE 9

Department of Public Works

Hourly Rate Range: $28.62 - $34.32

Closing Date: August 19, 2024

Qualified applicant needed to perform maintenance and repairs on Town vehicles and equipment including cars, police cruisers, fire equipment, pickup trucks, dump trucks, front end loaders, back hoes, snow fighter loaders, compressors, cement mixers, asphalt cutting saws, ground tamper, jackhammer, gas operated water pumps, lawn mowers, blowers and trimmers, sweepers, chainsaws, roto tillers, chipper, traffic line painting machines, rollers, which includes tune-ups, repairs on brakes, transmission, and electrical systems, using diagnostic equipment to diagnose problems. Designs, builds and fabricates using torches, wire feed welders, and other types of welding to repair vehicles and equipment; while maintaining a safe work environment

Responds to and maintains availability to respond to emergency road repair calls.

· Associate’s degree in Automotive Technician with three to five years mechanic experience or equivalent.

· Massachusetts Commercial driver’s license Class B with airbrake and tank vehicles endorsements

· Division of Professional Licensure Hoisting Engineer License Class HE-2B.

· Or the ability and commitment to obtain with 6 months of employment.

This is a fully benefited, 40 hours per week position covered under The AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Benefit information and collective bargaining agreement can be found here:

https://www.belmont-ma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-openings

Resume, application and cover letters accepted at the HR Department, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or humanresources@belmont-ma.gov or fax 617-993-2741

The Town of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, www.belmont-ma.gov , by emailing humanresources@belmont-ma.gov, calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form.

Some employees will need to complete a pre-employment physical and drug-screening examination. All positions will also require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community.

After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highly-qualified respondents for interviews. The Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town’s Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town’s hiring process to:

Human Resources Department

Town of Belmont

455 Concord Avenue

Belmont, Massachusetts 02478

(617) 993-2740

humanresources@belmont-ma.gov

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.62 - $34.32 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Belmont, MA 02478 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Belmont, MA 02478: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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