What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC position at Linn County?
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
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.
Salary : $30 - $51,459
