Equipment Mechanic Jobs in Massachusetts
Equipment Mechanic jobs in Massachusetts draw steady demand from the state's construction, public transit, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level apprentice to senior fleet technician. The busiest hiring markets are Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where employers like the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, National Grid, and Tufts Medicine operate large equipment fleets requiring ongoing mechanical support. Diesel systems, hydraulic equipment, and heavy construction machinery are the most sought-after specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary
Incumbents of positions in this series inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel; consult with operators, manufacturers or dealers’ representatives regarding specifications or problems relating to the operation of motor vehicles and/or equipment; write repair orders and specifications for new vehicle sand equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing, or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials, and transmissions according to manufacturers’ specifications.
Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires, adjusting brakes and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure their optimum working order.
Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits, arrowboards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.
Perform body repairs and windshield and window replacements.
Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles.
Operates other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, and diagnostic testing equipment.
Assist in the purchase, disposal, and registration of motor vehicles.
Interview applicants for employment and provide training to new employees.
Troubleshoot and road test motor vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, bulldozers, cranes and snowblowers to determine the repair work needed to be done.
Road test motor vehicles and recommend them for road use.
Supervise vehicle maintenance and repair garage.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of handheld tools used in automotive repair and maintenance such as wrenches, pliers, etc.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel engines.
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and supplies used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, grinders, buffers, and air tools.
Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of diagnostic testing equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance including devices for checking dwell, timing, and idle speed.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines.
Knowledge of the principle of carburetion.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of the various components of motor equipment.
Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques for the storage of hazardous materials.
Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of oxy-acetylene gas welding equipment.
Knowledge of the apparatus and instruments used for testing engines and other mechanical or electrical equipment.
Skill in the use of equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Skill in the use of handheld tools used in automotive repairs such as wrenches, pliers, etc.
Skill in the use of precision measuring equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
Skill in the use of oxy-acetylene gas welding equipment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicle operation.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as shop manuals, plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, etc.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Skill in heavy equipment and automotive repair and maintenance.
Ability to understand the laws, rules and regulations governing motor vehicle inspection.
Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, cranes, front end loaders, etc. of which (B) at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions
I. A certificate or diploma from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high school level or above, with a major in automotive shop practice may be substitution for one year of the required (A) experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL motor vehicle operator's license and a valid Massachusetts Class 1B, 2A and 4G or better hoisting license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.
For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.
Primary Location
: United States-MassachusettsJob
: Equipment, Facilities & ServicesAgency
: Massachusetts Department of TransportationSchedule
: Full-timeShift
: DayJob Posting
: Sep 11, 2026, 2:23:08 PMNumber of Openings
: 1Salary
: 69,558.84 - 98,867.86 YearlyPosition Summary
Incumbents of positions in this series inspect, troubleshoot and repair motor vehicles and equipment for use by agency personnel; consult with operators, manufacturers or dealers’ representatives regarding specifications or problems relating to the operation of motor vehicles and/or equipment; write repair orders and specifications for new vehicle sand equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Repair motor vehicles and equipment by overhauling, rebuilding, replacing, or adjusting gasoline or diesel engines, carburetors, distributors, alternators, generators, starters, differentials, and transmissions according to manufacturers’ specifications.
Service vehicles and equipment by changing and repairing tires, adjusting brakes and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed to ensure their optimum working order.
Repair and overhaul electrical circuits and units including all warning light circuits, arrowboards, electronic spreader circuits, electric motor circuits and electric solenoid circuits.
Perform body repairs and windshield and window replacements.
Operate snow removal and/or sanding equipment and vehicles.
Operates other equipment used in automobile operation and repair such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, and diagnostic testing equipment.
Assist in the purchase, disposal, and registration of motor vehicles.
Interview applicants for employment and provide training to new employees.
Troubleshoot and road test motor vehicles and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, bulldozers, cranes and snowblowers to determine the repair work needed to be done.
Road test motor vehicles and recommend them for road use.
Supervise vehicle maintenance and repair garage.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of handheld tools used in automotive repair and maintenance such as wrenches, pliers, etc.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel engines.
Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and supplies used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance such as hydraulic lifts, bumper jacks, grinders, buffers, and air tools.
Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of diagnostic testing equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance including devices for checking dwell, timing, and idle speed.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines.
Knowledge of the principle of carburetion.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of the various components of motor equipment.
Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques for the storage of hazardous materials.
Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the types and uses of oxy-acetylene gas welding equipment.
Knowledge of the apparatus and instruments used for testing engines and other mechanical or electrical equipment.
Skill in the use of equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Skill in the use of handheld tools used in automotive repairs such as wrenches, pliers, etc.
Skill in the use of precision measuring equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
Skill in the use of oxy-acetylene gas welding equipment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicle operation.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as shop manuals, plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, etc.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Skill in heavy equipment and automotive repair and maintenance.
Ability to understand the laws, rules and regulations governing motor vehicle inspection.
Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, cranes, front end loaders, etc. of which (B) at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions
I. A certificate or diploma from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high school level or above, with a major in automotive shop practice may be substitution for one year of the required (A) experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a valid Massachusetts Class B CDL motor vehicle operator's license and a valid Massachusetts Class 1B, 2A and 4G or better hoisting license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.
For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.
Primary Location
: United States-MassachusettsJob
: Equipment, Facilities & ServicesAgency
: Massachusetts Department of TransportationSchedule
: Full-timeShift
: DayJob Posting
: Sep 11, 2026, 2:23:08 PMNumber of Openings
: 1Salary
: 69,558.84 - 98,867.86 YearlySee All 17 Equipment Mechanic Jobs in Massachusetts
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Equipment Mechanic Job Market in Massachusetts
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Who's Hiring
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment mechanic jobs across Massachusetts.
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license, CDL preferred for heavy equipment roles
- Completion of accredited diesel or heavy equipment mechanic training program
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical service manuals and equipment schematics
- Proficiency with diagnostic software and computerized engine management tools
- Physical ability to lift heavy components and work in outdoor or confined spaces
Equipment Mechanic Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment mechanic in Massachusetts?
Most equipment mechanics in Massachusetts enter through a formal vocational program or apprenticeship, often completing a two-year diesel technology or heavy equipment program at a school like Massasoit Community College or Bristol Community College. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license specifically for equipment mechanics, but employers consistently expect completion of a recognized training program along with a valid Massachusetts driver's license, with a CDL preferred for roles involving heavy machinery.
Which companies hire equipment mechanics in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts equipment mechanic roles are posted by Verizon, Maine Drilling and Blasting, and Dex by terra and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring is particularly active among public transit authorities, utility companies, and construction contractors with large equipment fleets operating throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most equipment mechanic jobs?
Hudson, Newton, and Beverly account for the highest concentration of equipment mechanic openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives volume through its public transit infrastructure and major construction projects, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong manufacturing and public works activity anchored by regional utilities, municipal fleets, and industrial employers spread across Central and Western Massachusetts.
Are there remote equipment mechanic jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment mechanics work hands-on with machinery on job sites, in maintenance facilities, and in transit yards, so the role is inherently on-site. About 22% of equipment mechanic openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve technical support, parts coordination, or service management rather than direct mechanical work.
How can I get hired as a equipment mechanic in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a mechanic helper, lube technician, or equipment service technician role while completing a vocational program. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and larger construction firms in the Greater Boston area regularly bring on entry-level technicians through structured apprenticeship tracks. Candidates who hold a CDL or have completed coursework in diesel systems at a Massachusetts community college stand out, even without full field experience.
Where can I find and apply to equipment mechanic jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to equipment mechanic jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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