The City of Muscatine has an excellent opportunity for a mechanic to participate in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance. The starting wage is $29.93/hour with excellent benefits including IPERS, paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 days of paid holiday. Health, dental, and life insurance are just a few of the benefits offered. This position performs comprehensive inspections and diagnosis of various municipal equipment. Performs general tune-ups, provides preventative and repair maintenance for automobiles, trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment. Performs field & shop inspections & makes on-site repairs as necessary; inspects, repairs, & overhauls electrical equipment such as generators, distributors, alternators & starters. Directs general departmental servicing such as lubrication, dispensing gasoline and oil, and general clean up. Welds and fabricates as needed on equipment.
Qualifications include
- High school diploma (or equivalent) supplemented by considerable experience or training of automotive equipment maintenance & repair; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, or skills, that would provide the following:
- Considerable knowledge of the automotive and/or heavy truck repair
- Must be able to lift heavy objects & climb heights (on top of vehicles).
- Considerable knowledge of specialized techniques & procedures used in evaluating & correcting the operating condition of a wide variety of construction, maintenance, & other automotive & mechanized equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline & diesel engines.
- Knowledge of automotive & equipment electrical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic systems and components. Knowledge of air conditioning systems and associated certification (or ability to obtain)
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards & safety precautions of the work.
- Skill in the use of tools, machines, & other equipment & materials used.
- Ability to provide technical direction to the work of subordinate employees.
- Ability to understand & follow written & oral instructions & to interpret complex automotive & equipment diagrams used in repair & maintenance.
- Ability to work occasional overtime or call in hours or night shift hours.
Possession of a current CDL (or ability to obtain) with air brakes and passenger endorsement & continued maintenance of license throughout period of employment & must be insurable by City's insurance company. A written Civil Service test covering job related knowledge, a pre-employment physical and drug screen and ability to pass background check are required. Residency within 30 air miles of Muscatine city limit is required within 6 months of appointment. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2026.