Mechanic

Starting Pay | $26.63 per hour 6 months | $27.03 per hour 1 year | $27.43* per hour

• Plus shift differential

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty as a skilled mechanic in the maintenance and repair of a variety of automotive and other specialized equipment; and performs related work as required.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 2PM - 10PM.

The City will provide and pay for CDL training upon hire.

Signing Bonus

A signing bonus of $2500.00 will be given for this position. The bonus will consist of

$1000.00 upon hire and $1500.00 after successful completion of a six-month

probationary period. All candidates will sign at the beginning of hire a one-year

commitment to the City of Davenport. If the candidate for any reason leaves within the

first year of hire, the $2500.00 signing bonus will be returned to the employer, City of

Davenport.

The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2024 and starts on first day of employment.

The City also offers:

• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee's income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Reconditions gas and diesel motors; disassembles, repairs, grinds or replaces worn parts; tunes engines, adjusts timing, replaces condensers, coils and other parts; sets injection systems.

Inspects and repairs brake systems, and electrical, heating, air conditioning, cooling, fuel supply and other auxiliary systems; re-wires circuits, replaces brake linings, cuts and replaces hoses.

Repairs transmissions, replaces worn gears, installs bearings, replaces clutches and transmissions; mounts and dismounts specialized attachments, weights and power driven equipment.

Operates diagnostic equipment, drill presses, pipe threaders, hoists, welders and cutting torches.

Inspects and diagnoses problems on malfunctioning equipment.

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

One year of training or experience in automotive repair; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must possess personal tools.

Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport. 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.

Considerable knowledge of:

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

Good knowledge of:

Construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance and repair of gasoline or diesel automotive and heavy equipment.

Working skill in:

Use of specialized devices used in the diagnosis of automotive malfunctions.

Use of shop tools and testing equipment, such as: drills, grinders, micrometers, boring bars, reamers, drums, grinding machines, and welding equipment.

Interpreting detailed service manuals and diagrams.

Describing and recording automotive parts.

Some skill in:

Performing audio and visual inspections of equipment to identify problems.

Following oral and written instructions.

The use of specialized devices used in diagnosis of engine malfunctions.