Automotive Equipment Mechanic I

City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Cedar Rapids as an Automotive Equipment Mechanic I, where you'll maintain and repair a variety of city vehicles and equipment. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with scheduled increases, tool allowance, and great benefits. This role emphasizes customer service and teamwork in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Tool allowance

Uniforms

Scheduled increases

Great benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Rebuilds, repairs, and replaces engines and transmissions.
• Diagnoses engine problems and performs complete engine overhauls.
• Repairs suspension, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Diesel experience

Job description

Are you looking to work in a fleet garage that makes a big impact in the City? Please consider applying for our Automotive Equipment Mechanic I position at the City of Cedar Rapids! We are a shop where customer service is number one and work is valued. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment and vehicles including mowers, trailers, road graders, dump trucks, garbage trucks, etc. If you're tired of working flat rate, this is an opportunity to make an hourly wage with scheduled increases, tool allowance, uniforms and great benefits. The new 2nd shift hours are from Noon to 8:00pm Monday through Friday.

About our Organization

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.

About our Community

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!

About the Position:

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.Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Required Education and Experience

• 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

Required Licenses or Certifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Diesel experience

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm

Hourly Rate

The Automotive Equipment Mechanic I is covered under the AFSCME Bargaining Union, and all new hires begin employment at $26.43 per hour, regardless of years of experience. Employees in this classification receive a step increase on their anniversary. The steps effective 7/1/2024 include:

New Hire	1 year	2 years	3 years
$26.43	$29.26	$31.00	$32.63