Mechanic

Salary $56,056.00 – $72,612.80 Annually Location Davenport – 52801 – Scott County, IA Job Type Full‑time Job Number 26-03309 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 06/08/2026 Closing Date 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Central Description The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to add a Diesel Mechanic to our team! The agency will supply all the necessary tools required to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment, while your skills and expertise will help keep our fleet and equipment operational to ensure our mission "Making Lives Better Through Transportation" is fulfilled. Responsibilities Setting priorities to ensure the most critical repairs are handled first and coordinate with supervisor Performing diagnostics on equipment and associated systems to identify and make needed repairs Overhauling components on gasoline and diesel equipment Analyzing, diagnosing, and determining necessary repairs on computer‑controlled systems and other technology Ordering and maintaining shop inventory Maintaining electronic files related to repairs Completing emergency equipment repairs and may work in adverse weather conditions Assisting maintenance with roadway projects to include snow and ice removal as needed In every daily task and interaction, you will contribute to our core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates. Career Path Mechanics at the Iowa DOT are able to join a Horizontal Career Path program, which provides specific training in operations, technical and personal skills. Being a part of this program offers pay increases in addition to annual performance increases. Residency Davenport Maintenance Garage – Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location. Shift Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Hours may vary and are subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required. Benefits Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance. Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year. Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match. Optional 401A plan with employer contributions. Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, financial). Special Requirements A CDL permit upon hire. Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date. Entry Level Driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multi‑faced training will help meet all state and federal regulations. A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query. Pre‑employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Pre‑employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs. May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com). Qualifications Three years of full‑time work experience in automotive or heavy equipment mechanic work. A total of three years of education and/or full‑time experience (as described in number one), where 30 semester hours of post‑high‑school education in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics equals one year of full‑time experience. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full‑time work as a Mechanic Helper. Positions in the Department of Public Defense – Military Division must possess at the time of hire, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsements. All of the following apply to Department of Transportation positions only: Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver’s License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment. In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), positions in this job class require a pre‑employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program. Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties assigned. Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, field maintenance employees are required to reside within a defined driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location. Employees must respond to emergency situations as required. Employees must have knowledge of winter maintenance operations such as anti‑icing and de‑icing principles, snow and ice principles, and the effects of de‑icing equipment on vehicles. They must also have skill in calibrating and maintaining electronic and hydraulic controls to ensure proper amounts of materials are applied to the roadway. Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours. Equal Opportunity Statement The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the affirmative action & equal employment opportunity officer at View email address on click.appcast.io. E‑Verify The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right‑to‑Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr