Mechanic

Start Date: November 14, 2024 | End Date: May 13, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Public Works

The Town of Wells is seeking a Mechanic for the Department of Public Works. This is a highly technical position requiring skills and knowledge applicable to vehicle maintenance and repair of a variety of automobiles, trucks, and light and heavy-duty construction equipment. The ability to effectively communicate and work well with others is essential.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Two or more years of advanced automotive and diesel technical training; and five to seven years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience are preferred, along with a high school degree or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• A Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required for this position, with a Class A CDL preferred. Candidates must have a clean driving record.
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• The capability to maintain computerized parts inventory, supply and work order management systems is required
• Performs and coordinates the repair and servicing of automotive and construction equipment, whether performed at the garage or off-site
• Maintains parts room inventory, including but not limited to labeling, issuing, and charging parts
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Town safety rules and regulations along with other applicable safety standards
• Prepares work orders; schedules, supervises, and inspects the work of others assigned to repair of equipment
• Determines the need for minor and major repairs on equipment and maintenance of Public Works garage equipment/facility
• Responsible for the physical organization of the garage, including cleanliness and the care and use of tools
• Monitors fuel and oil inventories and prepares monitoring and inspection reports
• Assists in preparation of memorandums regarding the Town’s need for replacement of and major repairs to municipal vehicles and equipment for the department’s annual budget requests
• Reports for work, when deemed necessary, other than during regular work hours
• Maintains a computerized preventative maintenance program for the Town’s equipment and parts room
• Assists the department head and other municipal staff regarding the priority, coordination, and scheduling of equipment services, repair work and parts inventory
• Assists in preparing bid specifications for the purchase and repair of municipal vehicles
• Ability to understand, operate and maintain computer equipment and software
• Assists in preparing regulatory reports

• Candidates shall provide their own mechanics’ tools
• Candidates for employment in this position must also be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, to include physical and drug screen testing. The ongoing requirement for successfully maintaining this position is regular participation in an established DOT substance abuse testing program. 

For a complete job description, please review on our website.

The Town of Wells offers an excellent pay and benefit package.  This is a union position with a starting hourly range of $33.89 - $43.25, depending on factors including demonstrated knowledge, experience and overall qualifications.  Benefits include Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, Educational Reimbursement, 457/401A Matched Retirement or Maine Public Employees Retirement (MainePERS), as well as an incentive-based Wellness Program.

Applications for employment can be obtained by visiting the Town’s website at www.wellstown.org or the Human Resources Department at Town Hall.  Completed applications should be sent to: Attn HR Generalist, Town of Wells, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, ME  04090, or emailed to [email protected].  Please do not use the “apply online” function provided through Facebook or any other social media platform to apply.

The Town of Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.