Mechanic | 2nd Shift

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty as a skilled mechanic in the maintenance and repair of a variety of automotive and other specialized equipment; and performs related work as required.

Starting Pay | $27.43
* per hour 6 Months | $27.84
* per hour

* Plus shift differential

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 2PM - 10PM.

The City will provide and pay for CDL training upon hire.

Signing Bonus A signing bonus of $2500.00 will be given for this position. The bonus will consist of $1000.00 upon hire, to be paid within one month of hire, and $1500.00 after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. All candidates will sign at the beginning of hire a one-year commitment to the City of Davenport. If the candidate for any reason leaves within the first year of hire, the $2500.00 signing bonus will be returned to the employer, City of Davenport.

• Reconditions gas and diesel motors; disassembles, repairs, grinds or replaces worn parts; tunes engines, adjusts timing, replaces condensers, coils and other parts; sets injection systems.
• Inspects and repairs brake systems, and electrical, heating, air conditioning, cooling, fuel supply and other auxiliary systems; re-wires circuits, replaces brake linings, cuts and replaces hoses.
• Repairs transmissions, replaces worn gears, installs bearings, replaces clutches and transmissions; mounts and dismounts specialized attachments, weights and power driven equipment.
• Operates diagnostic equipment, drill presses, pipe threaders, hoists, welders and cutting torches.
• Inspects and diagnoses problems on malfunctioning equipment.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of training or experience in automotive repair; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
  The City will provide and pay for CDL training upon hire.
• Must possess personal tools.
• Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Motor Carriers Random Drug & Alcohol Program.
• Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.

• Routine inspection procedures used to evaluate operating conditions and functioning of safety devices.

• Construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance and repair of gasoline or diesel automotive and heavy equipment.

• Use of specialized devices used in the diagnosis of automotive malfunctions.
• Use of shop tools and testing equipment, such as: drills, grinders, micrometers, boring bars, reamers, drums, grinding machines, and welding equipment.
• Interpreting detailed service manuals and diagrams.
• Describing and recording automotive parts.

• Performing audio and visual inspections of equipment to identify problems.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• The use of specialized devices used in diagnosis of engine malfunctions.