Mechanic

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 
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance 
• 12 paid holidays per year 
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:

New Hire: $27.80  ·  90 days: $28.77  ·  1 year: $29.78  ·  2 years: $30.78  ·  3 years: $32.33

About Mechanic: 

Primarily responsible for the repair and maintenance of equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Conservation Operations Manager. 

• Removes major parts of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions and rebuilds or makes repairs subject to guidance and inspection.
• Traces electrical failures and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs and replaces air and hydraulic brakes; removes, cleans, and repairs radiators; replaces springs, shocks and idle arms.
• Cleans and overhauls carburetors and replaces fuel pumps.
• Welds and installs new equipment on vehicles.
• Performs major overhauls on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Performs various minor maintenance and service on vehicles such as oil changes, lubricating, adjusting head lights.
• Performs body, fender, and paint work on vehicles as necessary.
• Regularly cleans and organizes tools, equipment, and workspace to maintain a safe and efficient working environment, adhering to safety protocols and best practices. 
• Maintains service records, tracks repairs, and ensures accurate vehicle and equipment history logs through use of computer software and digital tools. 
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers to procure parts and troubleshoot mechanical issues. 
• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in servicing and repairing equipment in a general garage or service station.
• Valid State of Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements required.  

Monday- Friday 

 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 

Full details here: Mechanic Job Description