DOT Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Health insurance

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

401A plan

Job summary

The State of Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Mechanic for the Des Moines North Maintenance Garage to diagnose, repair, and maintain trucks and heavy equipment, using diesel engines, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical systems.

You will work a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule with on-call during emergencies; residency within a 45-minute commute is required; CDL with Class A and endorsements must be obtained within 5 months.

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.

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.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Transmission repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostic tools

Documentation

Snow equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Maintenance software

Diagnostic software

Job description

The State of Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Mechanic for the Des Moines North Maintenance Garage to diagnose, repair, and maintain trucks and heavy equipment, using diesel engines, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical systems.

You will work a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule with on-call during emergencies; residency within a 45-minute commute is required; CDL with Class A and endorsements must be obtained within 5 months.