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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Automotive Equipment Mechanic I (Transit)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $71K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for an Automotive Equipment Mechanic I to join the City of Cedar Rapids Transit Garage. This role involves providing technical mechanical services in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and automotive equipment.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Rebuilds, repairs, and replaces engines, transmissions, differentials in cars, trucks, busses, sweepers and other equipment

Rebuilds and repairs sweepers, salt spreaders, carburetors, generators, starters and other moving parts

Diagnoses engine problems

Performs complete engine overhauls

Repairs suspension systems, hydraulic systems, hydraulic braking systems, complete electrical systems

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices

Attends work regularly at the designated place and time

Supports continuous process improvement initiatives

Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Automotive repairEngine diagnosticsHydraulic systemsDiesel experienceAC EPA CertificationsEffective communicationCollaborative work

Required

High School Diploma and 1 to 3 years of experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e., one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education)

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations

Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger and air brake endorsements and valid Medical Examiners Certificate within one year of hire

AC EPA Section 609 Certification and EPA Section 608 Type II Certification within 6 months

Preferred

Diesel experience

Benefits

Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee

Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution

457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year—learn more here.)

Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here)

An average of 11 paid holidays per year

Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance

4 weeks of paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.)

Annual pay increases

Fiscal year pay increases as determined by bargaining contract

Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 5 years of continuous service

100% City paid basic life insurance

Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance

Expansive job growth opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Private health & wellness coaching partnerships