Mechanic - Fire & Police

Are you an experienced mechanic with a passion for public safety and emergency response vehicles? Do you have the technical skills to keep specialized equipment running reliably and the dedication to provide timely support to first responders as operational needs arise? If so, we want to hear from you!

The City of Augusta is currently seeking a Fire & Police Mechanic to perform routine and specialized maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on fire trucks, ambulances, and police vehicles. This critical role ensures that our emergency fleet remains in top condition and ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

The Augusta Fire Department provides full-time firefighting, Paramedic-level Emergency Medical Services, and public education to Maine's capital and surrounding communities. The Augusta Police Department provides law enforcement, community policing, public safety dispatch, and a variety of other public safety and community outreach services to the City. The Fire & Police Mechanic works under the supervision of the Fire Chief and work is primarily performed at the Public Works Garage.

A complete job description and Application for Employment are available below.

Requirements Two-year (2) vocational school certificate or other specialized mechanic training and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an automotive/equipment mechanic in heavy equipment. Any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Valid State of Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection License (A&D).Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B), or a Class C drivers license with the ability to obtain a CDL-B within 12 months of hire, required (will train the right candidate).

Compensation & Benefits This position falls within Non-Union Salary Range 14, which is currently $25.39 to $34.60 per hour. Actual rate of pay will depend on experience, qualifications, and available budget. Employees are eligible for annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) as well as potential merit-based step increases.

The City of Augusta offers a choice of three excellent health insurance plans. Depending on the plan selected, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) may be available to help offset deductible costs. Employees who are covered under a qualifying alternative health plan may be eligible for a medical buyout, currently ranging from $2,400 to $3,600 annually, based on coverage eligibility.

Retirement benefits include enrollment in the Maine

PERS Plan AC, a defined benefit pension plan. Please note that employees in this plan do not contribute to Social Security. Employees also earn paid vacation and sick leave, receive 13 paid holidays per year, and have access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care expenses. Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term disability coverage, an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

How to Apply To apply please mail, fax, hand-deliver, or email an Employment Application, or resume and cover letter, to:
Human Resources, 16 Cony Street, Augusta, Maine 04330;
Fax: 620-8175;
Email: HR

Final date to receive applications Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Internal Posting Period 10/03/25 – 10/17/25

~The City of Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer~