Mechanic II - Equipment Maintenance

100% Employer paid Family Health Insurance, Employee Life and Short-term Disability Insurance premiums!  Family Dental insurance premium 90% paid by employer.

This is a highly skilled position at the master level in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of complex mechanical machinery and equipment.  Employees in this class perform highly skilled tasks in the preventive maintenance and repair of automobiles, police cruisers, heavy-duty trucks, fire equipment, heavy construction equipment, emergency vehicles, tractors and small engines.

NOTE: these examples are intended to be indicative and not specific.

• Diagnoses and assesses a broad range of mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems associated with automobiles, heavy trucks and construction equipment, police cruisers, fire apparatus and emergency vehicles, landfill compactors and baling equipment.

• Does general overhaul and repair work on automobiles, heavy-duty trucks, graders, bulldozers, loaders, tractors, fire apparatus, police cruisers, emergency vehicles, small engines, and other automotive mechanical equipment.

• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies, repairs and installs hydraulic controls.

• Uses electric, oxygen and acetylene welding equipment in performing a variety of welding tasks that pertain to the maintenance and upkeep of all equipment operated by the Town of Merrimack.

• Must have knowledge of electronic engine control systems.

• Employees of this class additionally have the ability and knowledge of an Equipment Operator I and may be required to perform duties of this position.

• Performs related work as required.

Ability to maintain and repair a wide variety of complex mechanical machinery and equipment, including automobiles, police cruisers, heavy-duty trucks, fire equipment, heavy construction equipment, emergency vehicles, tractors, and small engines.High school degree and three years of experience, as a mechanic, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of complex mechanical machinery and equipment. Valid CDL-B (Commercial Drivers License) with Air Brakes and Tank endorsements.  Valid N.H. Department of Safety Vehicle Inspection Certification. Must be available to work overtime hours and be available for emergencies when necessary, especially during the winter months.

New hires can start up to Step 5 depending upon skills and experience.

Position/Classification

Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Mechanic II

25.2126.3827.37

27.9028.4428.8729.5930.33Pay for promotion per union contract.

Wage Increases July 1.

Mechanic II (7/1/2024)

27.0928.1928.7429.2929.7430.4831.2432.18