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Job Description
The mechanics of the Iowa Department of Transportation are vital to keeping our fleet of vehicles and equipment operational to ensure the efficiency and safety of the traveling Iowa public! As a mechanic youll put your skills and expertise to good use while fulfilling our Mission Making Lives Better Through Transportation. In every daily task and interaction you will contribute to the Iowa Department of Transportations Core Values: Safety First People Matter Customer Focused Servant Leadership and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates. The Iowa Department of Transportation has a wide variety of equipment that you will have the opportunity to work on and each day will be different!
While a CDL permit is required upon hire you must have Class A and endorsements / restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.CDL Training for Iowa Department of Transportation employees is provided! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess Class A and endorsements / restrictions on your CDL for positions that require it.Those eligible will receive both handson BehindtheWheel Range and Road training with webbased Theory training to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
Location:Waterloo Maintenance GarageWithin five 5 months employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time during normal conditions from assigned work location.
Shift:Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Hours may vary and are subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and / or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
Here are the Iowa Department of Transportation were committed to your growth professionally and personally. In effort help to develop our mechanics thesepositions are a part of the Horizontal Career Path program!OurHorizontal Career Pathprogram dedicates training time to the skills youll need to be successful at the Iowa Department of Transportation. The program is focused on providing specific trainings in operations technical and personal skills. Some of the many topics covered will include inventory management computer diagnostics welding and critical thinking. Over three years you will complete three steps and receive a pay increase each year in addition to annual increases related to your performance evaluation!
As a mechanic your daily tasks will center around:
performing diagnostics on equipment and associated systems to identify and make needed repairs on items such as:hydraulic systems including valves pumps cylinders
overhauling components on gasoline and diesel equipment
completing repair work and preventative maintenance on a large variety of equipment
analyzing diagnosing and determining necessary repairs on computercontrolled systems
fabricating and welding skills
ordering and maintains shop inventory
operating computer systems and using related software applications
maintaining electronic files related to repairs
setting priorities to ensure the most critical repairs are handled first and coordinates with supervisor
completing emergency equipment repairs and works in adverse weather conditions
assisting maintenance with roadway projects including snow and ice removal as needed
While you keep our roadways safe we want to share what we offer YOU as a State of Iowa employee:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health dental flexible spending and life insurance.
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be foundhere.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately biweekly vacation separate sick leave accruals rollover on a yearly basis and 9 paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision cellular fitness recreation season passes travel counseling; legal financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
If getting to work hands on with a variety of equipment is your passion we supply all the tools.You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa Apply now!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening interviewing preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:
Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter translator written materials modified equipment/devices ADA access etc. This does not include scheduling needs.Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Three years of fulltime work experience in automotive or heavy equipment mechanic work.
- A total of three years of education and/or fulltime experience (as described in number one) where 30 semester hours of posthighschool education in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics equals one year of fulltime experience.
- Current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of fulltime work as a Mechanic Helper.
For additional information please click on this link to view the job description.Additional Qualification Requirements
Positions in this job class in the Department of Public Defense Military Division must possess at the time of hire or be able to obtain within six 6 months of hire a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsements.
All of the following apply to Department of Transportation positions only: All of the following apply to Department of Transportation positions only:- Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learners Permit upon hire.
- Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority a valid Commercial Drivers License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
- In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382 positions in this job class require a preemployment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employers random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.
- Prior to starting employment all persons are required to have a post offer preemployment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties assigned.
- Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments.
- Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
- Employees must have knowledge of winter maintenance operations such as antiicing and deicing principles snow and ice principles and the effects of deicing equipment on vehicles. They must also have skill in calibrating and maintaining electronic and hydraulic controls to ensure proper amounts of materials are applied to the roadway.
- Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
Employment Type
Full-Time
