Definition

This position is open only to current, permanent, full-time employees of the City of Davenport.

Under direction performs work of moderate difficulty as a skilled mechanic in the modification, maintenance and repair of a variety of heavy or specialized automotive equipment, and as a lead worker in an automotive repair shop; and performs related work as required.

Examples Of Duties

Diagnoses mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road and construction equipment, including: diesel and gasoline powered trucks, tractors, endloaders, backhoes, bulldozers, cranes and motor graders.

Makes major and minor mechanical repairs: adjusts brakes and clutches on cranes; overhauls controls, cylinders and transmissions; disassembles, repairs, grinds or replaces worn parts.

Fits new parts and adjusts oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors, governors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear; checks and replaces rollers, pins and bushings; times and adjusts motors; replaces electrical wiring; overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies.

Uses welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild and strengthen various parts and pieces of equipment; performs body repair work.

Lays out and fabricates units and parts for the alteration or rebuilding of major parts of old equipment; acts as lead worker, recommends repairs and methods, instructs mechanics, assigns work to assistants.

Maintains records of parts used, equipment worked on, repairs made and time spent on jobs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Three (3) years of experience as a skilled full performance mechanic including one year in the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty diesel and construction equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.

Must be ASE Master certified within six (6) months of hire date and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must possess a valid driver’s license upon application, obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Permit (CDLP) with air brake endorsement within 30 days of appointment and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 60 days of appointment and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must pass a physical examination and a background check as prescribed by the city. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Motor Carriers Random Drug & Alcohol Program. 

Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.

Knowledge and Skills

Considerable Knowledge of:

Construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of gasoline and diesel equipment.

Methods and techniques used in the diagnosis, timing and adjustment of internal combustion engines.

Routine inspection procedures used to evaluate operating conditions and functioning of safety devices.

Work hazards and safety precautions.

Considerable Skill in:

Systematically organizing the steps in completing a repair job.

Using shop tools and testing equipment, such as drills, grinders, micrometers, boring bars, reamers and welding equipment.

Interpreting detailed service manuals and diagrams.

Assigning, monitoring and inspecting the work of subordinates.

Instructing subordinates in repair techniques.

Working Skill in:

Performing audio and visual inspection of equipment to identify problems.

describing and recording parts.

The layout and fabrication of parts.

Benefits

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug 
• Pension
• 457 retirement plan contributions
• Retirement health savings plan contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability

Supplemental Questions

01

Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years.

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to Question 1, can you provide/obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

03

Have you ever violated a DOT drug and/or alcohol regulation?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered yes to Question 3, can you provide/obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

05

Are you a current, permanent, full-time City of Davenport employee?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

08

Does your application include experiences, certifications, and/or driver's license information which would demonstrate that you meet ALL required minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the job posting? In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Omission of this information may result in your elimination from the process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Davenport

Address

226 West Fourth Street








Davenport, Iowa, 52801

Phone

563-326-7711

Website

https://davenportiowa.com/hr