What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanic | 2nd Shift position at City of Davenport, IA?
Definition
This posting is also an internal, promotional opportunity for which current employees are considered first under state law. Current employees must apply under the promotional job posting by the applicable deadline. Those applying under this external posting will not be considered.
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.
Starting Pay | $29.02* per hour 6 Months | $29.45* per hour*Plus shift differential
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 2PM - 10PM.
The city will provide and pay for Commercial Driver's License training upon hire.
- 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
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. The city will provide and pay for Commercial Driver's License training upon hire.
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
The layout and fabrication of parts.
Salary : $29 - $35