Preventative Maintenance Technician

City of Ames, Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Ames is recruiting for a Civil Service position in Fleet Services to perform repair and preventive maintenance on gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment under supervision.

The role includes inspections, servicing systems, and assisting Fleet Technicians; a written exam is scheduled for Nov 2, 2026. Benefits are available; the compensation steps reflect growing wage bands.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance and vehicle repairs.
• Ability to read maintenance and repair instructions.
• Ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on automotive and heavy equipment.
• Inspect and service vehicle systems and replace parts.
• Assist Fleet Technicians and maintain tools and shop area.
• Transport vehicles as needed.

Job description

SALARY
$22.89 - $29.53 Hourly
$47,611.20 - $61,422.40 Annually
LOCATION
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
26-1330-01
DEPARTMENT
Fleet Services
DIVISION
Fleet Services
OPENING DATE
10/05/2026
CLOSING DATE
10/25/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
FBC
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/73570c0bc9664c46b5215dd829092db5
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.

Under general supervision, performs repair and preventive maintenance activities or assists in performing more complex activities related to the maintenance and repair of gasoline or diesel powered automotive or heavy equipment; performs related work as required.

A written exam is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 at 3:30pm.

All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written exam.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at: Benefits

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: PSLF

Compensation

• Step A (Start) = $22.89/hr
• Step B (18 mos) = $27.32/hr
• Step C (48 mos) = $29.53/hr

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Examples of Essential Job Functions: Performs preventive maintenance, inspection and general repairs on automotive/light truck/medium and heavy truck/heavy equipment systems; performs preventative draining and refilling lubrication system, removing and replacing preventative maintenance parts on all applicable equipment; assists Fleet Technicians in disassembling and assembling major components; repairs ore replaces light vehicle tires; helps maintain shop and building(s); maintains tools and equipment in a safe, clean and usable condition; performs routine building and shelter maintenance and repair tasks.

Other Job Functions: Assists in checking and maintaining inventory of frequently used i ems; may transport vehicles or equipment to and from service vendors, dealerships, or local facilities.

Each employee is exp