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Maintenance Mechanic

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Town of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, RI (In Person)

$69,434 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic Town of Portsmouth
  • 4.
7 Portsmouth, RI Job Details Full-time $69,434.11 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Paid training Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications
CDL B ASE
Certification Fabrication Machine repair Outdoor work Commercial truck driving High school diploma or GED DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Air Brake Endorsement Mechanical systems repair Full Job Description Job Summary The purpose of this position is to maintain all Public Works and Town Hall vehicles in a reliable and safe condition to be available for service according to approved standards. The work involves performing all types of equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair work. This includes performing routine and specialized maintenance for all vehicles, maintaining vehicles in the most cost-effective manner, recording all maintenance, and recommending maintenance and repair improvements to reduce overall operating costs. A Vehicle Mechanic/Maintenance is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Duties Reads vehicle specifications, repair manuals, and implements adopted maintenance schedules and procedures. Does preventative and routine maintenance on Public Works and Town Hall vehicles. Prepares equipment maintenance records by completing work orders and ordering supplies to complete work. Performs equipment maintenance and repair work involving tasks ranging in complexity from checking sufficiency of fluid levels and pressures to repairing brakes, axles, bearing seals, tune-ups, and front-end work. Performs building maintenance as time permits, such as painting and light mechanical work. May have to perform Highway maintenance. Highway maintenance involves the repair of Town roads. Tests and operates vehicles; discusses performance with operator; uses lift or jack to analyze, test, inspect, and determine cause of malfunction. Performs standard diagnostic tests using specially designed test equipment for vehicle mechanic systems and similar mechanical work as available. Uses mechanic's hand tools and power equipment to remove, disassemble, repair, rebuild, or replace defective parts or units. Grinds, files, and sands repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Must have a High School Diploma or GED, over five years of vehicle repair and maintenance experience, ASE certification preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Special Requirements:
Must have and maintain a Commercial Driver's License
  • Class B
  • CDL with air brakes with no restrictions. Must submit to CDL drug testing regulations
  • DOT regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the operation, repair, and maintenance of vehicles and other mechanical equipment. Knowledge of various vehicle diagnostic tools and procedures; working knowledge of fabrication. Strong knowledge of safety procedures for working with vehicles, working with hazardous materials, working with heavy equipment, and working with mechanical equipment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to provide instructions. Ability to work as a team with others to accomplish a project. Ability to work for long hours and perform medium to heavy manual labor under unfavorable weather conditions for snow removal or in a garage. Ability to follow rules, regulations, and procedures. Skill in using CDL vehicle and various power tools and hand tools. Aptitude for working with people and maintaining effective working relationships with various groups.
Pay:
$69,434.11 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person