Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Under general supervision, performs routine service and maintenance on the District's motor vehicles and construction machinery and may perform Auto Service Person duties as required. The Mechanic I must successfully complete all required classroom and field training, written and proficiency testing occurring during or prior to the end of a thirty (30) month training period to become eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of Mechanic II.

The position is assigned to either the automotive group or the equipment group of Transportation; however, operational requirements may necessitate temporary assignment as needed.

DATES POSTED: 09/25 - 10/09/2026

Job Title
:
Mechanic I

Entry Wage
: $31.68

Division
:
Transportation Operations

Standard Wage
: $39.60

Schedule
:
Full-Time

Shift
:
Mon-Fri; 2nd Shift

Reports To
:
Foreman, Transportation
- Shift

Job Code
: 10015

The Mechanic I will be eligible for wage increases following six (6) month periods until such time as they are at the Standard Wage (Step
4). The increases are dependent on satisfactory performance and successful completion of training and proficiencies. The entry wage of this job is $31.68 with the potential to reach wage $39.60 within two years.

• Entry: $31.68
• Step 1: $33.66
• Step 2: $35.64
• Step 3: $37.62
• Step 4 STANDARD: $39.60

• $2.00 additional per hour for 2nd shift
  -12 noon to 7:59 PM
• $3.00 additional per hour for 3rd shift – 8:00 PM to 9:59 AM

If training standards are met and satisfactory performance is maintained incumbents will move into the Mechanic II wage scale listed below. This progression results in a promotional increase from the current Mechanic I wage to at least a 5% increase or the next highest wage in the Mechanic II wage scale.

• Entry: $37.40
• Step 1: $39.74
• Step 2: $42.08
• Step 3: $44.41
• Step 4 STANDARD: $46.75

• Entry: $41.02
• Step 1: $43.59
• Step 2: $46.15
• Step 3: $48.72
• Step 4 STANDARD: $51.28

• Required
  - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) plus three (3) years of experience as indicated below. or
• Required
  - Associate's Degree in basic automotive, diesel mechanics or heavy/agricultural equipment at an approved technical school (i.e., Iowa Western Community College, Metropolitan Community College, Southeast Community College) or equivalent. Online and high school courses in automotives or mechanics do not qualify.

• Required
  - Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full-time mechanic at a car or truck dealership, machinery dealership or general vehicle or machinery repair facility; plus the High School Diploma or General Education Diploma as indicated above. or
• Required
  - Minimum of 1 year of experience as a full-time mechanic at a car or truck dealership, machinery dealership or general vehicle or machinery repair facility; plus the Associate's Degree as indicated above.
• Required
  - Experience at a specialty shop such as exhaust repair, transmission repair, brake repair or tire shop will receive only minor credit.

• Required
  - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire and
• Required
  - Certification in at least three (3) of the four (4) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) categories listed below:
• Engine Repair
• Engine Performance
• Brakes
• Electrical Systems Upon Hire and
• Required - ASE re-certification. Upon Hire and
• Required
  - Class A CDL License An unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement is required to be obtained within six (6) months of being placed in this position and then maintained. within 180 Days
• Required
  - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug…