Senior Bus Mechanic | 2nd Shift

City of Davenport; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

457 retirement plan contributions

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The City of Davenport seeks a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair transit vehicles, lead a shop team, and ensure safe operation. You will diagnose defects, perform major and minor repairs, and oversee parts and records.

Starting pay is $29.77 per hour, with a 2PM–10PM shift. CDL training is provided on hire, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of technical knowledge in major vehicle systems and diesel equipment required.
• 3–5 years experience as a skilled mechanic, preferably with heavy-duty diesel.
• Must obtain ASE Master Truck Technician (T Series) or ASE Master Transit Bus (H Series) within 1 year of hire.
• Must possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Master Technician within 1 year.
• Must have valid driver’s license; CDL Permit with air brake and passenger endorsements within 30 days; CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical defects in transit vehicles.
• Perform major and minor mechanical repairs on buses; adjust brakes and clutches; overhaul controls, cylinders and transmissions.
• Fabricate parts using welding equipment and perform body repairs.
• Lead workers, assign tasks, and supervise mechanics and assistants.
• Maintain records of parts used, repairs, and time spent.
• Conduct road calls and road tests to diagnose malfunctions.

Skills

Diesel equipment

Heavy-duty diesel

Vehicle diagnostics

Lead worker

Repair skills

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Master Truck Technician or ASE Master Transit Bus cert.

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

• Plus shift differential

Definition

This posting is also an internal, promotional opportunity for which current employees are considered first under state law. Current employees must apply under the promotional job posting by the applicable deadline. Those applying under this external posting will not be considered.

Under direction performs work of moderate difficulty as a skilled mechanic in the modification, maintenance and repair of all transit vehicles and act as a lead worker in an automotive truck repair shop; and performs related work as required.

Starting Pay | $29.77* per hour 6 Months | $30.21* per hour

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 2PM - 10PM.

The City will provide and pay for CDL training upon hire.

The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2026 and starts on first day of employment.

The City also offers: (subject to change):

• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Examples Of Duties

• Diagnoses mechanical defects in all transit vehicles.
• Diagnostic, electrical and AC skills.
• Makes major and minor mechanical repairs: adjusts brakes and clutches on buses; overhauls controls, cylinders and transmissions; disassembles, repairs, grinds or replaces worn parts.
• Fits new parts and adjusts oil, water and fuel pumps, governors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear; checks and replaces rollers, pins and bushings; times and adjusts motors; replaces electrical wiring; overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies.
• Uses welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild and strengthen various parts and pieces of equipment; performs body repair work.
• Lays out and fabricates units and parts for the alteration or rebuilding of major parts of old equipment; acts as lead worker, recommends repairs and methods, instructs mechanics, assigns work to assistants.
• Maintains records of parts used, equipment worked on, repairs made and time spent on jobs.
• Maintains safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring work area is in compliance with all Federal, State and local guidelines and requirements.
• Performs road calls and on-the-road repairs as assigned.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate forms.
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Perform duties with little or no supervision within a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and replace brake, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Raise buses, truck and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required.
• Three to five years experience as a skilled full performance mechanic including one year in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty diesel required. Transit vehicle certification preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.
• Must obtain ASE Master Truck Technician (T Series) certification or ASE Master Transit Bus (H Series) certification within the first year of hire date and maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Must possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Master Technician within the first year of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license upon application, obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Permit (CDLP) with air brake and passenger endorsements within 30 days of hire and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsements within 60 days of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
• The City will provide and pay for CDL training upon hire.
• Must pass a background check and DOT physical examination as prescribed by the city and carry the DOT Medical Card at all times. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Random Drug & Alcohol Program.
• Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.

Knowledge and Skills

Considerable Knowledge Of

• Major vehicle systems and diesel equipment.
• Construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Methods and techniques used in the diagnosis, timing and adjustment of internal combustion engines.
• Routine inspection procedures used to evaluate operating conditions and functioning of safety devices.
• Work hazards and safety precautions.

Considerable Skill In

• Systematically organizing the steps in completing a repair job.
• Using shop tools and testing equipment, such as: drills, grinders, micrometers, boring bars, reamers and welding equipment.
• Interpreting detailed service manuals and diagrams.
• Assigning, monitoring and inspecting the work of subordinates.
• Instructing subordinates in repair techniques.
• Good judgment and decision making.

Working Skill In

• Performing audio and visual inspection of equipment to identify problems.
• Describing and recording parts.
• The layout and fabrication of parts.

Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug
• Pension
• 457 retirement plan contributions
• Retirement health savings plan contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability