Chief Public Safety Vehicle Mechanic

As the Chief Public Safety Vehicle Mechanic, the position will be responsible for oversight of repair and working conditions of a large fleet, including but not limited to fire apparatus, heavy duty emergency response trucks, trailers, front end loaders, backhoes, generators, pickup trucks and passenger vehicles. The position supervises and participates in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of engines, electrical and mechanical systems and structural components of vehicles; monitors the conditions of the vehicle service shop to troubleshoot environmental compliance and occupational safety; and performs administrative duties needed to schedule and track the progress of repair and maintenance activities, expenses, and parts and supply inventories for the fleet unit.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have some or all of the following:

• MA Class 3A Hoisting License
• MA Class 4G Hoisting License
• EVT Certifications F1, F2, F3, F4, F8
• 609 EPA Certification
• O.E.M. Vehicle and/or Systems Certifications

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D operator's license and at least (A) four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in motor vehicle diagnostics and repair, of which (B) two (2) years must have included direct supervisory responsibility for staff and (C) two (2) years working with various types of vehicle systems such as air, diesel, electrified, hybrid and hydraulic, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below .

Applicant must have training and experience in the repair of light, heavy and hoisting equipment, a valid and current Class A and/or B CDL operator's license, a Class 1B and 2A hoisting license, and A.S.E. certifications A1-A8 and/or T1-T8.

Substitutions:

I. A diploma in automotive technology or a related field from a secondary school trade program may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.

II. A post-secondary certificate or degree in automotive technology or a related field may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Boxborough, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250006JE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-25T18:34:33