Automotive Equipment Mechanic I
City of Cedar Rapids
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Job summary
The City of Cedar Rapids seeks an Automotive Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse municipal fleet, including fire apparatus, heavy‑duty trucks, and other equipment. You will perform engine work, overhauls, and diagnostics, contributing to reliable city operations.
Second shift hours are 3:00pm–11:00pm. The role offers competitive pay, union protections, and comprehensive city benefits. Apply to join a team committed to serving the community.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma and
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
Responsibilities
- Rebuilds, repairs, and replaces engines, transmissions, differentials in fleet vehicles
- Diagnoses engine problems
- Performs complete engine overhauls
- Repairs suspension, hydraulic, braking and electrical systems
- Maintains safety practices and attendance
- Supports continuous process improvement
- Maintains regular attendance
- Performs related work as required
Skills
Education
Job description
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
- Performs complete engine overhauls
- Diesel experience
Are you the kind of mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working on a wide variety of equipment, and knowing your work makes a real difference every day? If so, we'd love to have you join our team!
As an Automotive Equipment Mechanic, you'll do far more than routine repairs. You'll maintain and repair one of the most diverse municipal fleets in the region, working on fire apparatus, and heavy‑duty trucks to construction equipment, snowplows, reuse trucks, utility vehicles, and special equipment. Every day brings something new, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and tackle rewarding challenges.
If you're looking for a career where your expertise is appreciated, your work has a lasting impact, and no two days are exactly alike, this is the opportunity for you. Come build your future with a team that's committed to excellence, dedicated to serving our community, and proud of the work we do together.
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family‑friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!
Provides technical mechanical services in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and automotive equipment.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
- Rebuilds, repairs, and replaces engines, transmissions, differentials in cars, trucks, bulldozers, loaders, sweepers and other equipment
- Rebuilds sweepers, salt spreaders, carburetors, generators, starters and other moving parts
- Diagnoses engine problems
- Performs complete engine overhauls
- Repairs suspension systems, hydraulic systems, hydraulic braking systems, complete electrical systems
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices
- Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
- Supports continuous process improvement initiatives
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work
- Performs related work as required
- High School Diploma and
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brake endorsements and valid Medical Examiners Certificate within one year of hire
- AC EPA Section 609 Certification within 6 months
- Diesel experience
- Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm (2nd Shift Hours)
The Automotive Equipment Mechanic I Is Covered Under The AFSCME Bargaining Union, And All New Hires Begin Employment At $28.46 Per Hour, Regardless Of Years Of Experience. Employees In This Classification Receive a Step Increase On Their Anniversary. The Steps Effective 7/1/2026 Include
New Hire 1 year 2 years 3 years $28.46 $31.51 $33.37 $35.13
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.
The City of Cedar Rapids provides outstanding pay, benefits, time off, including:
- Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
- Competitive pay
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
- 457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year—learn more here.)
- Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here)
- An average of 11 paid holidays per year
- Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full‑time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
- Annual pay increases
- Fiscal year pay increases as determined by bargaining contract
- Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 5 years of continuous service
- 100% City paid basic life insurance
- Dental, vision, long‑term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- View our Bargaining Benefits Summaries
- Expansive job growth opportunities
- Commitment to professional development
- Private health & wellness coaching partnerships
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