Transit Bus Master Technician (Lead) – CDL Training Provided

City of Davenport, IA; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

CDL training provided

13 paid holidays

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Public Employee Retirement Pension

Job summary

The City of Davenport, IA is seeking a skilled transit vehicle mechanic lead to diagnose and repair diesel bus systems, supervise a team, and perform complex maintenance tasks. You will work Monday–Friday, 2 PM–10 PM, with CDL training provided on hire.

Starting pay is $29.77 per hour with progression to $30.21 per hour after 6 months, plus shift differential. Comprehensive benefits include health, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of skilled full-performance mechanic work with heavy-duty diesel.
• ASE Master Technician certification within first year is required/desired and tools for Master Technician must be owned.
• CDL permit within 30 days and Class B CDL with endorsements within 60 days; CDL training provided by City.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical defects in transit vehicles and lead a repair team.
• Perform major/minor repairs on buses and diesel equipment; adjust brakes, transmissions, and other systems.
• Maintain parts records, time spent, and repairs; conduct road calls and on-the-road repairs.
• Inspect, test and diagnose malfunctions using test instruments; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Diagnostics

Diesel systems

Electrical systems

AC systems

Lead supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Davenport, IA is seeking a skilled transit vehicle mechanic lead to diagnose and repair diesel bus systems, supervise a team, and perform complex maintenance tasks. You will work Monday–Friday, 2 PM–10 PM, with CDL training provided on hire.

Starting pay is $29.77 per hour with progression to $30.21 per hour after 6 months, plus shift differential. Comprehensive benefits include health, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.