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The City of Dover is seeking a highly skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance department, you will be responsible for performing complex mechanical work on heavy-duty gasoline and diesel engines/equipment.

• Overhaul, adjust, maintain, and repair motor-driven equipment, including automobiles, trucks, graders, tractors, sweepers, loaders, and related mechanical equipment.
• Perform 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.
• Use computer diagnostics to troubleshoot fault codes on equipment with internal computer-based controls.
• Perform minor and major tune-ups of electrical and fuel systems, using test and repair equipment and tools.
• Make emergency repairs at job sites or equipment locations as required.
• Weld and modify equipment, fabricate parts, and devices as necessary or directed.
• Install lights, light brackets, mirrors, and other accessories, and install and replace snowplowing and sanding equipment.
• Maintain digital Fleet Maintenance records by submitting repair information upon completion of a job.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, grease and lubrication, tire changes, and other service maintenance as required.
• Occasionally repair small engines.
• Maintain availability for emergency situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and agencies, and the general public.
• Maintain familiarity with and execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
• Maintain accurate computerized work logs, repair orders, and maintenance records.

• Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel engines/equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of heavy truck/equipment SCR/DPF systems, heavy truck/equipment wiring systems, current diesel high-pressure fuel systems, 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 operators on technical and mechanical difficulties.
• Ability to maintain computerized work order systems.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor indoors and outdoors in occasionally adverse and varying weather and climatic conditions.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years' experience in the repair of heavy-duty gas and diesel engines/heavy equipment.
• Extensive training in SCR/DPF emissions systems, welding, electrical, and fuel systems.
• Valid CDL-B with air brake and tanker endorsement.
• ASE Light/Heavy certification and NH Vehicle Inspection licenses.
• Diesel aftertreatment certificate.