Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Keep our City Moving! We are growing our fleet Mechanic team.

The City of Des Moines is looking for a skilled Journey‑Level Fleet Mechanic to keep our city running strong. From heavy‑duty trucks and graders to small equipment and power tools, you’ll tackle a wide variety of hands‑on work that directly serves our community. If you have 3+ years of diversified fleet experience and either have a Class A CDL or are motivated to obtain one, we want you on our team.

Salary: $6,697 - $8,139 DOE

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, this position performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair related to the upkeep of the City’s fleet—including all vehicles, equipment and small tools. The work is characterized by a substantial volume of skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of all City motorized equipment, including specialized machines. Duties require proficiency in operating computers, electronic testing equipment, and hand and power tools.

Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with specific instructions, procedures, and schedules. This position plans and carries out assignments, handles problems and deviations, and ensures technical soundness and conformity to practice and policy.

• Performs journey‑level maintenance and mechanical repair of automobiles, light and heavy‑duty trucks, tractors, graders, mowers, and all other types of City power‑driven equipment in accordance with standard maintenance procedures.
• Operates both light and heavy equipment during pick‑up, delivery, and road testing of equipment.
• Analyzes shop operations, makes recommendations to management, and implements shop productivity improvement programs.
• Assists in the selection of fleet vehicles and equipment to be purchased.
• Manages and maintains the repair shop to proper safety standards.
• Picks up and delivers parts and vehicles when required.
• Inspects vehicle/equipment for repair, diagnoses problems, and specifies repair and parts required. Makes recommendations for any substantial repairs as needed.
• Performs job‑site repairs on equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Inspects driver’s reports of equipment malfunctions or deficiencies and determines necessary repairs, which are made in accordance with the latest standards and techniques.
• Tests and inspects completed work to ensure proper performance.
• Maintains records and completes repair reports. Records accurate readings from fuel pumps. Completes all reports and paperwork on a timely basis.
• Participates in the Public Works safety program.
• Organizes, assigns, and directs work for assistant mechanic.
• Performs repair and maintenance such as tune‑ups and filter changes on automobiles, light and heavy trucks, tractors, graders, mowers, and all other types of equipment in accordance with established procedures. Replaces hoses and belts.
• Replaces batteries and installs electrical components. Replaces light bulbs and performs wire repair work.
• Cleans and maintains City vehicles.
• Performs safety checks.
• Welds and fabricates parts as needed.
• Performs lubrication and oil changes as required.
• Repairs, changes, and balances tires as required.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of repair shop by cleaning tools, equipment, floors, and work benches.
• Assists the Public Works Maintenance Department when needed or in emergency related situations.
• Consults with vendors and salespersons as required.
• Manages supply and outside repair budgets.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, vendors, and the general public using principles of good customer service.
• Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or balance the workload.

• Standard practices and techniques for maintenance and repair of a large centralized fleet of automobiles, light and heavy trucks—including all types of grounds maintenance and construction equipment.
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