25-021 Lead Mechanic - Fleet, Full-Time - City of Dover

 
The Fleet Services Division is seeking an individual to perform highly skilled mechanical work, and assist the Fleet Supervisor in overseeing repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment. To lead other Heavy Equipment Mechanics and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Fleet Supervisor in his/her absence.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position offering a full-time benefits package.  Starting salary commensurate with experience.  Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):
1. Assists with the planning, scheduling and implementation of Fleet Services activities to ensure vehicle repairs are being performed in accordance with user department vehicle needs, repair policies, while also adhering to all Finance & inventory policies and procurement guidelines.
2. Assists in the training of other mechanics to perform the duties of Fleet Services repair and maintenance activities, including training, implementation and utilization of fleet & inventory tracking software.
3. Overhauls, adjusts, maintains and repairs motor driven equipment such as automobiles, trucks, graders, tractors, sweepers, loaders and related mechanical equipment; installs or builds special accessory equipment and attachments.
4. Performs major repairs by disassembling, replacing worn or broken parts, assembling and adjusting gasoline and diesel engines, clutches, transmissions, drive trains, rear and front ends, suspension systems, electrical and ignition systems, brakes, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, cooling systems, exhaust and pollution control devices and accessory power equipment.
5. Uses computer for diagnoses or trouble-shooting of fault codes on any piece of equipment with internal computer-based controls.
6. Performs minor and major tune up of electrical and fuel systems, using appropriate test and repair equipment and tools.
7. Make emergency repairs of equipment at job sites or equipment location, as required.
8. Weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts and devices as necessary or as directed. Fabricate and install special equipment for other city departments.
9. Installs lights, light brackets, mirrors and other accessories; install and replace snowplowing and sanding equipment.
10. Maintains digital Fleet Maintenance records by timely submitting repair information upon completion of a job.
11. Operates vehicles and equipment as necessary to ensure it is properly functioning.
12. May perform regularly scheduled maintenance on vehicles such as oil changes, grease and lubrication, tire changes and other service maintenance as required.
13. May occasionally repair small engines.
14. Maintains availability when requested to meet emergency situations.
15. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.
16. Maintains familiarity with and executes safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
17. Maintains accurate computerized work logs, repair orders and maintenance records.
18. Performs other related duties as required.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tool and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel engines/equipment. Thorough knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, accessory power equipment, and welding and metal fabrication. Skill in the use of mechanic's tools, materials and equipment. Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions, technical manuals, diagrams and electrical schematics. Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical defects and determine parts and adjustments necessary for repair. Ability to advise equipment operator on technical and mechanical difficulties. Ability to maintain computerized work order system. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor indoors and outdoors in occasionally adverse and varying weather and climatic conditions.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years’ experience in the repair of heavy-duty gas and diesel engines/heavy equipment. Extensive training in welding, Diesel emissions, Hydraulic systems, Electrical system, Fuel systems Gas/Diesel, Diesel and Gas diagnostic tools. Valid CDL-B with air brake endorsement. ASE Light/Heavy certification’s, DPF/SCR certification and NH Light/Heavy Vehicle Inspection license.

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