Fleet Services Mechanic
Fleet Services Mechanic
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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
The Fleet Services department is seeking a skilled Fleet Services Mechanictocomplete mechanical repair and maintenance work on large and small engines and related equipment.
The assigned work hours for this position are 1:00pm to 9:30pm Monday through Friday.
Click here to check out our facility!- 44000 square feet of naturally illuminated state-of-the-art repair space with full complement of personnel facilities and on-site amenities.
- Smart sealed building with maximum air flow.
- Individual dedicated work bays for light medium and heavy-duty equipment.
- Specifically designed on-site skills development center for increasing knowledge in repairs of City vehicles and equipment.
- Expanded technology capabilities and use of vehicle and equipment on board telematics for diagnosis and repair resources.
Grade 20: 0-3 ASE Certifications $33.66/hr
Grade 21: 4-13 ASE Certifications $35.25/hr
Grade 22:14 ASE Certifications $36.93/hr
ASE Certification documentation must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline to receive credit. Please include as an application attachment send electronically to by fax to or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy Des Moines IA 50317.Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from High School or equivalent; and
- Three years of professional experience in Automotive Truck or Heavy equipment maintenance and repair; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. (A two-year degree in Automotive or Diesel repair and maintenance satisfies the equivalent experience requirement.)
- NOTE: If substituting education for the experience requirement transcripts verifying degree conferred must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Departmentby the application deadline to receive credit. Please include as an application attachment send electronically to by fax to or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy Des Moines IA 50317.
Required Special Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Class B CDL allowing the operation of airbrakes upon appointment or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- If possess an out-of-state Drivers License submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department: electronically to by fax to or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy Des Moines IA 50317by the application deadline date.
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
- Possession of a valid Class B CDL allowing the operation of airbrakes upon appointment or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Diagnoses maintains and repairs all motorized and non-motorized equipment and components.
- Diagnoses dismantles inspects overhauls (minor or major) mechanical or hydraulic systems on equipment such as booms derricks diggers bucket truck and cranes.
- Makes repairs to pumps cylinders valves pulleys levers and control lines hoses cables drive assemblies and hydraulic winches.
- Maintains and repairs motorized and non-motorized special equipment such as small engines portable and stationary generators hydraulic pneumatic and electric tools winches and gear boxes and add-on components such as spotlight and rotary lights.
- Drives vehicles and equipment to and from designated locations as necessary in performance of regular duties including maintenance service calls operates associated devices.
- Tests equipment on vehicles after repairs are completed before releasing back to the vehicle/equipment pool.
- Picks up and delivers vehicles equipment parts and supplies associated with garage work.
- Diagnoses and repairs vehicles and equipment in the field.
- Schedules and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles equipment and related components.
- Prioritizes repairs to be completed and ensures work is completed in a timely manner.
- Performs minor welding and fabrication work.
- Maintains records of labor parts and vehicle data as prescribed.
- Performs housekeeping tasks.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
- Attends meetings conferences workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
- Responds to customer questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
Employment Type
Full-Time
