Mechanic

Title

Mechanic

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Mechanic Description

Job Summary:

The Public Works Mechanic performs skilled maintenance and repair work on gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, including construction machinery, snow-removal units, and various powered and non-powered tools. This role is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, removing, installing, disassembling, and assembling electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, components, and engines. The mechanic also maintains accurate accountability of parts, tools, and materials required to support fleet maintenance and overall departmental operations.

Pay for this fully benefitted position is $30.79-$34.45 per hour, depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance - Performs routine maintenance, State safety inspections, and general repairs on assigned vehicles and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Facility maintenance - Completes basic cleaning and maintenance tasks in the garage and department facilities.
• Winter operations - Assists with snow-removal and related seasonal duties.
• Additional tasks - Performs other related work as assigned.
• Overtime - Works required scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Benefits:

• Medical and Vision (80 City Paid, 20 Employee)
• Dental (City contributes $325 yearly towards plan cost)
• STD/LTD - 100 city paid
• Life Insurance - 100 city paid
• Voluntary benefits - (critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, supplemental life insurance - 100 employee Paid)
• Retirement Plans (401a, 457b, MainePERS)
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave Program (in coordination with Maine Paid Family Leave)
• Wellness Program
• City Paid Holidays

Position Requirements

Requirements:

• Class C License - Valid Maine Class C Driver's License required.
• Class B CDL - Must hold or obtain a Maine Class B Commercial Driver's License within 120 days of hire.
• Inspection licenses - Must maintain State of Maine Class A, B, and/or D Inspection licenses.
• Experience - Two years of auto/heavy-equipment mechanic experience or equivalent training.
• Screening - Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Shop knowledge - Strong knowledge of tools, equipment, and maintenance practices used in garage operations.
• Safety standards - Understanding of OSHA and environmental safety requirements.
• Welding - Familiarity with acetylene and electric welding practices.
• Instruction following - Able to follow written and verbal instructions and report actions clearly.
• Facility upkeep - Assists with organizing and cleaning garage areas.
• Independent work - Performs skilled maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Professional conduct - Maintains orderly and courteous behavior.
• Documentation - Accurately documents completed and pending maintenance in electronic systems.
• Other duties - Performs related tasks as assigned.
• Physical ability - Able to regularly lift 50 lbs.

Education and Experience Education - High school diploma or equivalent. Close Date 7/13/2026 EOE Statement The City of Saco is strongly committed to diversity in its work force. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, veteran or disability status, religion, age, or other protected status. Category Public Works

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