Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Diesel & Diagnostics

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Pacific Junction (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a mechanically skilled technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and heavy equipment. You will work with modern diagnostics, perform preventive maintenance, and support snow-removal operations to keep roads safe.

A CDL permit is required at hire, with further endorsements due within months. Residency within a 45-minute commute is required, with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call duties during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time automotive or heavy equipment mechanic work or equivalent education/experience.
• 30 semester hours of post-high-school education in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics equals one year of full-time experience.
• Experience in winter maintenance and snow-removal equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical components for trucks and heavy equipment.
• Use computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot issues and document repairs.
• Perform proactive preventative maintenance on snowplows, dump trucks, loaders, and other vehicles.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed service records to track maintenance history and compliance.
• Operate snow-removal equipment to clear snow and ice for safe road conditions.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Education

30 semester hours in automotive/heavy equipment mechanics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a mechanically skilled technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and heavy equipment. You will work with modern diagnostics, perform preventive maintenance, and support snow-removal operations to keep roads safe.

A CDL permit is required at hire, with further endorsements due within months. Residency within a 45-minute commute is required, with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call duties during emergencies.