Automotive Technician

City of Bangor; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automotive Light & Heavy Equipment Technician to join their Fleet Services Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of city-owned vehicles, from police cruisers to heavy trucks. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth. With a commitment to work-life balance and ongoing training, this position is ideal for those passionate about automotive repair and looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the essential services that keep the city running smoothly.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Bonus Days

Paid Jury Duty

Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Training

Annual Tool Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical repair and diagnosis of vehicles and equipment.
• Class A CDL and commercial inspection license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, repair, and maintenance for city-owned mobile assets.
• Expand training on current technology and repair techniques.

Skills

mechanical repair

drivability diagnosis

electrical diagnosis

light duty vehicle repair

heavy truck repair

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL (preferred)

Commercial Inspection License (preferred)

Tools

professional hand tools

diagnostic tools

specialty tools

Job description

Are you looking for a job with stability, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and genuine work-life balance? If this sounds interesting, the City of Bangor Fleet Services Division may have just the opportunity you have been looking for!

The City of Bangor Fleet Services Division is seeking qualified applicants to fill an opening for an Automotive Light & Heavy Equipment Technician. The successful candidate will provide diagnosis, repair and maintenance for city-owned mobile assets. We are looking for candidates with experience in mechanical repair as well as drivability and electrical diagnosis, repair of light duty vehicles as well as heavy trucks and equipment. A class A CDL (commercial driver’s license) and commercial inspection license is preferred, but we will provide the necessary vehicles and training to help the right candidate acquire them. Candidate will need a set of professional hand tools and the City will provide any specialty tools needed and hand tools over ½ inch drive.

In this position you will expand your training on current technology, concepts and techniques. You will be provided the diagnostic tools and equipment needed to help you grow and be the best technician you can be. If you have a strong background in light duty automotive repair, we will train you for heavy trucks and equipment. If you have a strong background in heavy duty trucks and equipment, we will train you for light duty vehicles.

If you are the type of individual who enjoys a challenge and likes to diagnose and repair many different types of vehicles and equipment, you will be right at home with the City of Bangor Fleet Services Department. We repair everything from Police cruisers, Dump trucks, 9’ snow blowers, front end loaders, sidewalk tractors, paving equipment and much more!

The benefits of working for the City of Bangor include:

• Competitive Pay: The salary range for this position is $23.37 - $30.64 per hour.
• Paid Vacations – up to 2 weeks in the first year.
• Paid Holidays – 13 paid holidays/year.
• Sick days – up to 15 paid sick days/year.
• Bonus Days – can earn bonus days for not-using sick time.
• Paid jury duty.
• Defined Contribution retirement plan with 9% contribution by the City of Bangor.
• Additional deferred contribution plan to invest for retirement.
• Multiple Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options available. City pays up to 80% of medical plan premiums.
• Paid Long Term Disability coverage.
• Schedule: Employees usually work Mon – Fri 6:30am to 3:00pm. In an emergency you may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays with paid overtime.
• Paid training to acquire required licenses.
• Paid educational opportunities may be available for the right candidate.
• We provide any specialty tools needed and hand tools over ½ inch drive.
• We provide uniforms and pay for 75% of uniform cleaning.
• Paid annual boot allowance of $300.
• Paid annual tool allowance of $800.
• We supply all Personal Protective Equipment.

This position requires individuals with a Commercial Driver's License to be in compliance with the Federal Transit Administration's regulated drug and alcohol testing programs.

How to Apply

Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov)) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor and Bangor International Airport!

About the City of Bangor

The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Depts. In the State, and the more typical type service that our citizens have come to expect.

Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicked named the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.

Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.