The mechanics of the Iowa Department of Transportation are vital to keeping our fleet of vehicles and equipment operational to ensure the efficiency and safety of the traveling Iowa public! As a mechanic, you’ll put your skills and expertise to good use while fulfilling our Mission -
Making Lives Better Through Transportation. In every daily task and interaction, you will contribute to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Core Values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception alongside your teammates
. The Iowa Department of Transportation has a wide variety of equipment that you will have the opportunity to work on and each day will be different!
While a CDL permit is required upon hire, you must have Class A and endorsements / restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.
CDL Training for Iowa Department of Transportation employees is provided! Entry Level Driver Training is available if you do not already possess Class A and endorsements / restrictions on your CDL for positions that require it. Those eligible will receive both hands-on Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road training, with web-based Theory training, to fulfill required state and federal regulations.
Location: Carlisle Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from assigned work location.
Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Hours may vary and are subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergency and / or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.
Here are the Iowa Department of Transportation, we’re committed to your growth, professionally and personally. In effort help to develop our mechanics, these positions are a part of the Horizontal Career Path program! Our Horizontal Career Path program dedicates training time to the skills you’ll need to be successful at the Iowa Department of Transportation. The program is focused on providing specific trainings in operations, technical and personal skills. Some of the many topics covered will include inventory management, computer diagnostics, welding and critical thinking. Over three years, you will complete three steps and receive a pay increase each year in addition to annual increases related to your performance evaluation!
As a mechanic, your daily tasks will center around:
- performing diagnostics on equipment and associated systems to identify and make needed repairs on items such as: hydraulic systems including valves, pumps, cylinders
- overhauling components on gasoline and diesel equipment
- completing repair work and preventative maintenance on a large variety of equipment
- analyzing, diagnosing, and determining necessary repairs on computer-controlled systems
- fabricating and welding skills
- ordering and maintains shop inventory
- operating computer systems and using related software applications
- maintaining electronic files related to repairs
- setting priorities to ensure the most critical repairs are handled first and coordinates with supervisor
- completing emergency equipment repairs and works in adverse weather conditions
- assisting maintenance with roadway projects including snow and ice removal as needed
While you keep our roadways safe, we want to share what we offer YOU as a State of Iowa employee:
- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
- Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
If getting to work hands on with a variety of equipment is your passion, we supply all the tools. You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now! If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
