east providence, RI30+ days ago
Performs such tasks as facing, grinding, and seating valves; setting tappets and push rods; replacing or repairing main or connecting rod bearings; inspecting and repairing transmissions, universal joints, differentials, and rear ends; cleaning, repairing and adjusting carburetors; adjusting and relining brakes; overhauling engines, timing motors, repairing and adjusting spark plugs, ignition points, distributors, coils, generators, lights and batteries. Starting Salary: $55,165 (Top step after three years - $67,876) Pay Grade: 35 Union Affiliation: USW 15509 Description: Under the general supervision of the Fleet Manager, The Automotive Mechanic I performs skilled work in repair and maintenance of the City fleet of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and equipment such as police cars, fire trucks, rescue vehicles, dump trucks, pickup trucks, heavy construction equipment, and tractors.