Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic – 2nd Shift

alliantenergy; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic to perform routine maintenance, inspections and repairs to keep fleet operations safe and productive. Duties include diagnosing system issues, welding, fabrication, and maintaining accurate repair records.

This role requires 4 years of mechanic experience, ability to travel, and a willingness to work a 4-day, 10-hour second-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to use computer diagnosing equipment and numerous other test equipment.
• Able to read, interpret and work from manufacturers' operational and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform electrical arc and gas welding.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform simple machining in the fabrication of parts.
• Knowledge and application of hand tools as used in a mechanics trade.
• Able to work a variable or alternating shift schedule/work week.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine scheduled vehicle/equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Perform hydraulic, electronic or mechanical repairs or adjustments on vehicles/equipment.
• Interpret symptoms, evaluate, analyze and test systems to determine causes of improper operation.
• Maintain and overhaul vehicle/equipment to manufacturers' specifications.
• Set up new vehicles/equipment including fabrication work and company markings.
• Make proper entries on repair orders, inspection forms and other necessary documents.
• Make service calls to make adjustments, inspections and repairs in the field.
• Perform welding, gas torch, and simple machine work as required.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diagnostic equipment use

Read manuals

Welding (arc/gas)

Machining basics

Hand tools proficiency

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Diagnostic software

Test equipment

Job description

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic to perform routine maintenance, inspections and repairs to keep fleet operations safe and productive. Duties include diagnosing system issues, welding, fabrication, and maintaining accurate repair records.

This role requires 4 years of mechanic experience, ability to travel, and a willingness to work a 4-day, 10-hour second-shift schedule.