Chief Garage Mechanic

POSITION - Union: Chief Garage Mechanic
NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1
LOCATION: BGC - MA – Pittsfield
Work Type: Office: 5 days onsite
HOURLY RATE: $40/hour
What We Offer:
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways
For more information please visit:  Benefits - Avangrid
Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.

- Formal Automotive education with 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic, preferably in fleet, diesel, or heavy equipment maintenance.

- Superior Technician with strong knowledge base of diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, mechanical components, and diagnostic software.

- Willingness to accept further education as deemed necessary by supervision.

- Valid Driver’s license; CDL Class A or B (ability to obtain)

- MA Hoisting License – 2A preferable

- Ability to read schematics, service manuals and technical bulletins.

- Experience in computerized Fleet Management System and Inventory Control.

- Capable of lifting 50+ lbs. and working in various weather conditions to perform field repairs as needed.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Duties

- Schedule and assign daily work

- Perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repair on light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks, vans, trailers, specialized equipment, and various fleet components.

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic issues with tools and equipment in addition to vehicles and fleet related equipment.

- Assist in the maintenance of Fleet Management System and garage inventory.

- Coordinate appointments with outside vendors as needed

- Conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with appropriate standards (OSHA, DOT, Environmental – Spill & waste)

- Respond to road calls or emergent repairs.

- Maintain up to date and accurate service records, workorders, parts inventory, etc. in the fleet management system

- Fleet Department budget awareness, cost control & efficiency responsibility – Monitoring part usage, vendor costs, & repair strategies.

- Assist Supervision in processing and communication regarding orders, payments, applications, and other items for the efficient administration of the Garage.

- May be required to perform certified warranty work

- Perform other related duties as assigned

This is a DOT Safety Sensitive position. Subject to compliance with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Program.

Company:
THE BERKSHIRE GAS COMPANY
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com .

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date:
January-29-2027