Mechanic

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP), which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a Mechanic. The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Master Technician with repairs to vehicles and performing preventive maintenance.

Requirements:

• Five years of experience in automotive/truck repair specific to gas and diesel engines.
• Certification or ability to obtain as an ASE Technician and the maintaining of certification while employed with KVCAP.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have a minimum of three years' experience as a licensed driver in this or any other state.
• Possess a valid State of Maine driver's license.
• Must maintain current certifications (will be provided) as required for the position. These include but are not limited to: CTAA PASS, Defensive Driving, First Aid and CPR, Customer Service, Cultural and Disability Sensitivity.
• Have a good driving record with no serious or recurring moving violations.
• Must have a strong background in vehicle maintenance.
• Position is subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation, Department of Motor Vehicle, Department of Health and Human Services, Fraud and National Sex Offender Registry background checks.
• Possess or ability to obtain a State Inspection license for Class A and D equipment and vehicles and maintaining of this license while employed with KVCAP.
• Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment and ability to furnish all necessary hand tools pertinent to KVCAP owned, operated and/or maintained vehicles.
• Working knowledge and understanding of repair and parts manuals, computerized diagnostic equipment, and computerized maintenance software.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures as it relates to the maintenance facility, vehicle maintenance and defensive driving.

Benefits:

• 13 Paid Holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day, plus one additional day during your Birthday month
• Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match
• Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20+ weeks per year

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