Mechanic - Leon

About the role

Here at the Iowa Department of Transportation, as a Mechanic, you’ll work on trucks and heavy equipment, troubleshoot issues, and use the latest technology to keep Iowa moving. We provide all the tools you need, no need to bring your own. Enjoy great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and the stability of a career that matters!

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components for trucks and heavy equipment.
• Leverage computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot issues, document repairs, and stay current with evolving vehicle technologies.
• Perform proactive preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance of snowplows, dump trucks, loaders, and other specialized vehicles.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate and detailed service records to track maintenance history and support compliance standards.
• Operate snow-removal equipment to clear snow, ice, and frost from roadways, ensuring safe and accessible travel conditions.

Requirements

• You must have residency within a 45-minute commute of the work location within 5 months of hire.
• This position follows a Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule, with on-call responsibilities during emergencies or weather events.

Qualifications

• A CDL permit upon hire.
• A 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 multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.
• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Hands-on
• Continuous learning and innovation

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.
• Horizontal Career Path program offers hands-on training in operations, technical skills, and personal development.
• 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).

Pay

Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with on-call responsibilities during emergencies or weather events.

Contact Information

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 (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us .