Mechanic III

Job description

Salary: $36.31 - $44.08 Hourly

Location : Wallingford

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 09/15/2026

Closing Date: 10/5/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is highly skilled mechanical work at the level of the most advanced journeyman. Work involves the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, light and heavy construction equipment and any other type of motor driven and/or mechanical equipment. Rebuilds automobiles, trucks, snow plows, hoists, spreaders, scrapers, cranes, sprayers, tractors, bulldozers, backhoes, payloaders, compactors, shovels, graders and any other mechanical or motorized equipment. Re-lines and adjusts brakes; refaces, reseats and grinds valves; installs and adjusts main and connecting rod bearings; installs special accessories and other miscellaneous equipment; sets up, adjusts, operates and maintains all types of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic testing equipment; makes all types of tests, evaluates results and takes or recommends repair and/or replacement procedures. Performs any type of repair replacement or reconditioning on motors, suspensions, mechanics, electrical systems, hydraulics, bodies, including, but not limited to, body work, painting, etc. Maintains all paper work as required. Performs related work as required, including that of lower grade mechanics.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: A thorough knowledge of all aspects of repair and maintenance of automotive and mechanical equipment and the tools, equipment etc. required to perform these tasks. A good knowledge of the record keeping requirements. The skill and ability to apply the above and related knowledge including, but not limited to, physical strength.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Not less than six (6) years employment in the repair and maintenance of mechanical or motorized equipment with a minimum of two (2) years experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy construction equipment. Technical or trade school training may be substituted for employment (up to three (3) years) OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY: Please visit

Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.

EXAMINATION: Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%

Town of Wallingford, CT

45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492

The Town of Wallingford offers an excellent benefits package which includes the following:

Define Benefit Pension Plan (Cash Balance Plan for new hires) Full-Time Employee

Optional (non-matching) 457-B Retirement Plan (403B If Hired in Education Department) Full-Time Employees

Paid Sick Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) & CT Sick Time Leave Full-Time Employees

CT Sick Time Leave Part-Time Employees

Paid Vacation Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) Full-Time Employees

Individual & Family Health & Dental Insurance (High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Saving Account & Some PPOs) Full-Time Employees

13 Paid Holidays Full-Time Employees

Employer Paid Life Insurance Full-Time Employees

Worksite address

wallingford, CT, 06495, US

Who can apply

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