Mechanic
State of Iowa
- Ottumwa, IA
- $53,352-69,118 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 neededWhile 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 .
- 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 !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:Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: * Three years of full-time work experience in automotive or heavy equipment mechanic work.
- A total of three years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where 30 semester hours of post-high-school education in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Mechanic Helper.
- Positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire.
- Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
- In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), positions in this job class require a preemployment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.
- Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties assigned.
- Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments.
- Employees must respond to emergency situations as required.
- Employees must have knowledge of winter maintenance operations such as anti-icing and deicing principles, snow and ice principles, and the effects of de-icing equipment on vehicles. They must also have skill in calibrating and maintaining electronic and hydraulic controls to ensure proper amounts of materials are applied to the roadway.
- Employees must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.