EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE BOROUGH OF HADDONFIELD

Employment Application

PUBLIC WORKS MECHANIC – BOROUGH OF HADDONFIELD, is accepting applications for the full-time position of Mechanic.  All applicants must possess a valid NJ CDL-Class B license.  Previous experience a must.  For job description and applications contact the Public Works Department, 555 Centre Street, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or go on-line to www.haddonfieldnj.org.  Applications must be received no later than 7/8/08. EOE.

POSITION: Full Time Mechanic

Under direction of the Superintendent or other supervisor in the Borough, performs maintenance and repairs on various types of motor vehicles and equipment; does other related work.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• In a garage and/or in the field, performs maintenance and repair on  gasoline and diesel motor vehicles, including special purpose vehicles  and associated equipment, autos, trucks, backhoes, loaders, tractors, power mowers, snow  plows, rollers, compressors, concrete mixers, spreaders, pumps, jacks,  jack hammers, landscape equipment and shop equipment, tools, and  accessories.
• Performs preventive maintenance on motor vehicles and equipment, according to O.E. specs.
• Diagnoses fuel management systems, ignition systems, and engine timing by using diagnostic equipment to determine and perform needed repairs.
• Repairs and adjusts emission systems according to O.E. specs and Federal Government Clean Air Standards.
• Inspects new motor vehicles and new equipment to determine conformance with plans, specifications, and appropriate manuals.
• Repair fenders and other body parts and tightens chassis. Removes, repairs, and/or replaces drive train components and other parts (tie rods, drag links, ball joints, brake linings, bearings) on motor vehicles and equipment including ride control and braking.
• Changes and maintains storage batteries.
• Changes and repair tires and inner tubes on cars, truck, and trailer.
• Welds broken assemblies, subassemblies, and/or other part, and perform simple blacksmithing tasks as required.
• Obtains, stores, records, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, parts, and other supplies; maintains shop and work area in  a clean and organized manner.
• Prepares reports and records of time spent, materials, and parts used, and work completed.
• Uses test equipment to detect, adjust, and/or correct deficiencies on motor vehicles and equipment, including checking and adjusting headlights, caster and camber, hydrocarbon emissions, and timing and  dwell.