Senior Mechanic

Salary : $56,763.20 Annually
Location : Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00387
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/10/2023 11:59 PM Central
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• On-site fitness centers for $15 per year
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:New Hire: $27.29 • 90 days: $28.25 • 1 year: $29.44 • 2 years: $30.63 • 3 years: $32.93
About Senior Mechanic:
Responsible for the repair and maintenance of light and heavy equipment. Work is performed under general supervision. Knows the County's Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County's Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis.
Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains pickups, tractors, trucks, motor graders, excavators, dozers, rollers, and other heavy equipment.
• Fabricates parts for equipment as needed.
• Removes and installs engines, clutches and steering assemblies and other difficult jobs.
• Removes major parts of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions and drive trains and makes repairs subject to guidance and inspection.
• Diagnoses and traces electrical and electronic failures and makes necessary repairs.
• Diagnoses and repairs air conditioning/heating systems.
• Repairs and replaces brakes and cooling systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs fuel injection systems and replaces fuel pumps.
• Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and lines.
• Installs and repairs snow equipment such as plows, wings, and sanders.
• Removes, repairs, and replaces crawler tracks.
• Installs a variety of parts such as clutches, truck springs, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, etc.
• Performs major overhauls on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Performs in?shop and on?the?road welding.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned to help drive a high level of customer satisfaction, fulfill the County's mission and Strategic Direction, and abide by the Linn County Core Values.
• Performs a variety of physical tasks associated with maintenance and repair of equipment including bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, twisting, crawling, reaching, and sitting. Stand and walk frequently, sometimes on uneven and unstable surfaces such as at construction sites, roadway, or ditch embarkments. Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and terrain.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the "Voice of the Customer "and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of pickups, heavy trucks and construction equipment required.
• Thorough knowledge of gas and diesel engines and chassis units and general repair work.
• Considerable knowledge of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance procedures for heavy equipment.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematic diagrams.
• Ability to make repairs and adjustments to automotive equipment, including major overhauls.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to diagnose problems using service manuals and computerized and electronic test equipment.

Special Requirements:
Possess a valid state of Iowa Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake, manual transmission or tractor-trailer restrictions and a tank endorsement. Or possession of Class A CDL and the ability to pass air brake, manual transmission, tractor-trailer restrictions and a tank endorsement within 90 days of transfer or hire into the position. Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment, with random testing as determined by the County. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times.
Shift
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click HERE