Mechanic - Iowa Falls

Ready to roll up your sleeves and take on a challenge? At the Iowa Department of Transportation, you’ll work on trucks and heavy equipment, troubleshoot issues, and use the latest technology to keep Iowa moving. We provide the tools you need, great benefits, and a stable career that matters.

We’re not just hiring a Mechanic— we’re looking for someone who lives by our core values:
Safety First, Integrity Without Exception, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and People Matter.

Join us in Making Lives Better Through Transportation.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Use computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate service records.

• Iowa Falls Maintenance Garage
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• On-call during emergencies or weather events
• Must live within 45 minutes of Iowa Falls within 5 months of hire

• Class A CDL (or CDL permit to start; we provide training to earn Class A within 5 months)
• Drug & Alcohol Testing:
  • Pre-employment drug screen
  • Ongoing participation in random drug/alcohol testing
  • Compliance with all federal regulations
• Pre-employment physical verifying ability to perform job duties

• All necessary tools provided – You won’t need to bring your own; we supply everything required to get the job done.
• Hands‑on, comprehensive learning – Gain valuable experience through practical, on-the-job training and mentorship.
• 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.
  • 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. 2025 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 every year, 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 a 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.

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!

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 AA/EEO Officer at aa-eeo

Reasonable accommodation such as 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.

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