Diesel Mechanic - Tipton Tipton - 52772 - Cedar County

Iowa National Guard; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS Retirement Package

Paid time off

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to service trucks and heavy equipment, diagnose issues, and utilize modern diagnostic tools. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and continuous learning with competitive benefits and a structured career path.

Candidates must have CDL-related qualifications within 5 months, and will work on a Monday–Friday schedule, with on-call duties during emergencies or weather events, at the Tipton Maintenance Garage area in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components for trucks and heavy equipment.
• Use computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot issues, document repairs, and stay current with evolving vehicle technologies.
• Perform proactive preventive 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components for trucks and heavy equipment.
• Use computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot issues, document repairs, and stay current with evolving vehicle technologies.
• Perform proactive preventive 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.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy equipment

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Tools

Computer-based diagnostic tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Ready to roll up your sleeves and take on a challenge? Here at the Iowa Department of Transportation, as a Diesel 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! If you’re looking for variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact, this is the place for you.

We’re not just hiring any mechanic; we’re looking for someone who lives by our core values: Safety First, Integrity Without Exception, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership,and People Matter,and moves our mission ofMaking Lives Better Through Transportationforward.

To excel in this role, you must be detail-oriented, hands-on, and committed to continuous learning and innovation. Candidates will further develop their technical skills in a rewarding environment through responsibilities that include:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components for trucks and heavy equipment.

• Leveragecomputer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot issues, document repairs, and stay current with evolving vehicle technologies.

• Performproactive preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance of snowplows, dump trucks, loaders, and other specialized vehicles.

• Respondquickly to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.

• Maintainaccurate 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.

Location & Schedule Requirements:

You must have residency within a 45-minute commute of the Tipton Maintenance Garage 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.

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 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.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following 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. Over three years, you’ll move through three levels—with annual raises tied to your progress and performance.

• 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).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-