Ready to roll up your sleeves and take on a challenge? Here at the Iowa Department of Transportation, as a Mechanic, you’ll work on trucks and heavy equipment, troubleshoot issues, and use the latest technology to keep Iowa moving. We provide all the tools you need, no need to bring your own. Enjoy great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and the stability of a career that matters! If you’re looking for variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact, this is the place for you.
We’re not just hiring any mechanic; we’re looking for someone who lives by our core values: Safety First, Integrity Without Exception, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and People Matter, and moves our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation forward.
To excel in this role, you must be detail-oriented, hands-on, and committed to continuous learning and innovation. Candidates will further develop their technical skills in a rewarding environment through responsibilities that include:
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Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components for trucks and heavy equipment.
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Leverage computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot issues, document repairs, and stay current with evolving vehicle technologies.
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Perform proactive preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance of snowplows, dump trucks, loaders, and other specialized vehicles.
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Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.
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Maintain accurate and detailed service records to track maintenance history and support compliance standards.
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Operate snow-removal equipment to clear snow, ice, and frost from roadways, ensuring safe and accessible travel conditions.
Location & Schedule Requirements:
You must have residency within a 45-minute commute of the work location within 5 months of hire. This position follows a Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule, with on-call responsibilities during emergencies or weather events.
Requirements:
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A CDL permit upon hire.
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Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.
Entry-level driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.
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A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
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A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com)
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A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
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Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
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Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
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Horizontal Career Path program offers hands-on training in operations, technical skills, and personal development. Over three years, you’ll move through three levels—with annual raises tied to your progress and performance.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
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Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
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Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
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Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. 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:
[email protected].
Reasonable accommodation, such as an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
