Mechanic

City of Presque Isle; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee and family medical health coverage

Paid vacation and personal days

Clothing, boot, and tool allowance

Job summary

The City of Presque Isle is seeking a Mechanic to maintain and repair gas and diesel equipment under the Public Works Department. Candidates should have experience with heavy equipment and the ability to perform complex repairs using tools like welding and torches.

This full-time position offers a competitive wage of $27.83 - $34.05 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid vacation, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a heavy equipment mechanic preferred.
• Must have State of Maine Inspection License or be able to obtain it within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and oversees maintenance of all Public Works equipment.
• Performs skilled mechanic work on light and heavy-duty trucks and other equipment.
• Repairs equipment using welding and a cutting torch.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanics

Computer-based diagnostics

Welding

CDL License

Job description

The City of Presque Isle is seeking a Mechanic to work under the general direction of the Public Works Director and/or the Public Works Foreman, performing skilled work of the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-driven automotive and construction equipment.

Previous experience as a heavy equipment mechanic and computer-based diagnostics preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and oversees the scheduled maintenance of all Public Works equipment and vehicles.
• Performs skilled mechanic work of a difficult and complex nature in the general overhaul and maintenance of equipment, such as, but not limited to: light and heavy-duty trucks, snowplows, gasoline and diesel engines, tractors, graders and other automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Repair equipment by welding and using cutting torch.
• Must have State of Maine Inspection License or able to obtain within six months.
• Must have a CDL license and fill in as Truck Driver or Equipment Operator.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive wage and benefit package including:

• Starting wage $27.83 - $34.05 based on experience
• Employee and family medical health coverage
• Paid vacation, sick, 13.5 holidays, and two personal days per year
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System or ICMA 401(a)/457(b)
• City funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Clothing, boot, and tool allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer