Small Engine Mechanic

Job Title: Small Engine Mechanic

Salary range: DOE Labor Grade 21 / $22.78 Hour (Based on Qualifications)

Department: Parks & Recreation

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

Do you like working outdoors?  The City of Dover is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Small Engine Mechanic. This position will maintain, diagnose, and repair a variety of landscaping and turf equipment, with a primary focus on batwing lawnmowers, zero turn mowers, blowers, chainsaws, and other small engine machinery. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs repairs, diagnostics, and maintains a variety of small engine equipment, including commercial grade lawnmowers, batwing mowers, bush hogs, string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, and generators, etc. 
  • Maintains accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and maintenance schedules.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and fuel system issues.
  • Disassemble, repair, and reassemble engines and related components.   
  • Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies, orders replacements as required and keeps records of items purchased. 
  • Maintains seasonal equipment, changing equipment over and winterizing as required.
  • Performs fabrication and welding to repair equipment.
  • Answers off-site service calls.
  • Attends to the needs or requests of people and exchanges information with them.
  • Performs semi-routine work following procedures, with occasional problems require normal attention for accurate results.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma, or GED.
  • One year of college or specialized vocational training in related field.
  • Two years of related experience with advanced troubleshooting skills, strong mechanical background, and the ability to work independently in a municipal setting. 
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Keep and maintain your own specific tool inventory.

A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

  • Health, dental, vision and group life insurance
  • 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
  • Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto – Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellence and Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hourly Rate: DOE Labor Grade 21 / $22.78 Hour (Based on Qualifications)

Closing Date: Opened Until Filled

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