Public Safety Mechanic - Portland
Public Safety Mechanic - Portland
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Job Description
Department of Public Safety
Job Class Code: 7275
Grade: 18/Operations & Maintenance
Salary: $18.87-$26.28/Hour
Location: Portland
Opening Date: July 30 2025
Closing Date: August 13 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION: This position includes but is not limited to structural and craft work in maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles including emergency vehicles and other specialized equipment. The primary emphasis is on the safety and maintenance of POLICE and other LAW ENFORCEMENT TYPE VEHICLES including the installation and removal of all related equipment.
Primary responsibilities include:
Diagnose and repair police communication equipment to maintain mobile data terminals printers adapters and modems.
Operates wreckers and ramp trucks to recover vehicles containing evidence for criminal investigations.
Operates oxyacetylene plasma cutter metal pro devises and electric welding to repair design and fabricate equipment.
Installs repairs and adjusts emergency lights and sirens alternators throttle body (TBI) sequential fuel injection (SFI) fuel delivery and electrical systems to ensure safe efficient operation of fleet vehicles and related emergency equipment.
Diagnose reprogram and repair components of electronic and mechanical instruments using the latest computer software to maintain fully equipped and operable vehicles.
Organizes requisitions and maintains supplies and equipment to ensure adequate inventory.
Writes repair orders for each vehicle serviced listing all parts labor description of work done and vehicle information to establish and document vehicle and equipment history.
Diagnoses repairs and rebuilds pursuit vehicle engines transmissions and other drivetrain components to maintain a safe and dependable fleet of vehicles.
Road tests high speed patrol vehicles in excess of posted speed limits (when necessary and authorized by a supervisor) to ensure the correct diagnosis repair and proper function of the vehicles engine transmission and other emergency equipment.
Perform other tasks as assigned by a supervisor including but not limited to snow removal vehicle transportation operation of light equipment school bus inspections running for parts and supplies and dropping off same when needed etc
Minimum qualifications:
Four (4)years experienceand/or education in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vehicles.
Applicants must possess their own tools and hold both a valid Maine Drivers License and a Maine Inspection License. Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Lt. Rick Moody
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to . Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
