SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC HIGHWAY

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Senior Equipment Mechanic. Under the direction of the Highway Division Superintendent, the successful applicant will performs and supervises the maintenance, inspects and repairs of light and heavy, hand tools, and specialized mechanical equipment. Duties include, but not limited to the following: plans and supervises maintenance tasks, overhauls major operative units; repairs and maintenance of electric, cooling, brake and fuel systems; performs, replaces and reassembles body and fender; assembles and tests new equipment in proper operation; assists in building maintenance work; records and makes requisition for garage and automotive supplies and spare parts; and performs other duties as required. A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required, or equivalent apprenticeship training in auto motive mechanics. Must have six (6) years of experience on repair maintenance and overhaul of motorized vehicles and equipment; or ten (10) years of experience as a journeyman mechanic in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of motorized vehicles and equipment. Individuals with CDL or Hoisting Licenses receive $2.00 per hour in addition to the stated wage. Those without licensing have the option of In-house RI CDL Training or RI Hoisting License Training included.

Application Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026

Classification: Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Weekly Rate: $1,137.73/week to $1,200.81/week [M76B]

Hours of Work: 40.0- hours per week

Examination Date: To Be Determined

About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE: Senior Equipment Mechanic (Highway)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Works Department/Public Service Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS: Grade M76B / 40-hour work week

UNION CLASSIFICATION: Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction, the Senior Equipment Mechanic performs and supervises the maintenance and repair of light and heavy, and specialized mechanical equipment; and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and supervises equipment maintenance work.
• Makes inspections periodically of equipment in service to provide against breakdown in the field and to obtain efficient operation.
• Uses mechanic hand tools to make adjustments and replaces defective parts.
• Overhauls major operative units, such as engine, transmission, differential bearings, gears and all others part for excessive wear, break or defects; and cleans related parts.
• Repairs or replaces worn, or broken pieces and reassembles them into unit.
• Makes adjustment to achieve correct alignment and clearance.
• Repairs electric systems, cooling systems, brake systems and fuel systems. 
• Performs body and fender repairs and may paint equipment.
• Assembles new equipment and test it for efficient operation.
• Operates motor equipment in the field.
• Assists as required in building maintenance work.
• Design and make fixtures, and attachments for automotive equipment.
• Makes requisition for garage supplies and automotive spare parts.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required, or equivalent apprenticeship training in auto motive mechanics. Must have six (6) years of experience on repair maintenance and overhaul of motorized vehicles and equipment; or ten (10) years of experience as a journeyman mechanic in the repair, maintenance, and overhaul of motorized vehicles and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES: Thorough knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and shop practices; thorough knowledge of automotive and other types of motorized equipment used by the city. Journeyman skill in mechanical repair work and welding; physical strength; carefulness and thoroughness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer