Fleet Services Mechanic

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Fleet Services department is seeking a skilled Fleet Services Mechanic tocomplete mechanical repair and maintenance work on large and small engines and related equipment.

Open until filled. First round to review applications will occur after February 18, 2026.

The assigned work hours for this position are 1:00pm to 9:30pm, Monday through Friday.

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• 44,000 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.

All new hires will start out at the following salary based on current, valid ASE Certifications:
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 humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Volunteer Time-Off
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Life/Long Term Disability Insurance on your first day
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
• Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%
• Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
• Employee Discount Program
• Residency Incentive Program

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, t r anscripts verifying degree conferred 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 humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, 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 Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department: electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

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.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary : $34 - $37