Mechanic - Osage

State of Iowa • Osage - 50461 - Mitchell County, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring a Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain trucks and heavy equipment, including diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components. The role uses computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot problems, document repairs, and keep pace with changing vehicle technologies. It also includes preventive maintenance and prompt repairs to minimize equipment downtime.

The Mechanic operates snow-removal equipment and supports winter road maintenance, helping keep roadways safe and accessible. The position is based in Osage and follows a Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, with on-call responsibilities during emergencies or weather events. Employees must live within a 45-minute commute of the work location within five months of hire. Work may involve travel, overnight stays, emergency response, and shifts of up to 16 consecutive hours.

The Iowa DOT provides tools and offers entry-level driver training upon hire. The position requires a commercial learner’s permit upon hire and a Class A CDL with required endorsements and restrictions within five months. A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query, pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screen, and ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing are also required. Minimum qualification requirements include one of the listed combinations of mechanic work experience and/or relevant education, or qualifying continuous state executive branch experience as a Mechanic Helper.

Requirements

• Meet at least one minimum qualification pathway: three years of full-time automotive or heavy equipment mechanic experience; a combined total of three years of relevant education and/or full-time experience, with 30 semester hours of post-high-school education in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics counting as one year of experience; or current, continuous state executive branch experience that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Mechanic Helper.
• Possess a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire.
• Obtain a Class A CDL with required endorsements and applicable restrictions within five months following hire, and maintain it as required.
• Have a successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• Pass a pre-employment physical verifying the ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Complete a pre-employment drug screen and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
• Reside within a 45-minute commute of the work location within five months of hire.
• Be able to travel and, when required, stay away from home overnight during assignments.
• Respond to emergency situations as required and be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.
• Have knowledge of winter maintenance operations, including anti-icing and deicing principles, snow and ice principles, and the effects of de-icing equipment on vehicles.
• Have skill in calibrating and maintaining electronic and hydraulic controls to ensure proper amounts of materials are applied to roadways.
• Be detail-oriented, hands-on, committed to continuous learning and innovation, and aligned with the stated Iowa DOT core values.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components on trucks and heavy equipment.
• Use computer-based diagnostic tools and maintenance software to troubleshoot issues and document repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on snowplows, dump trucks, loaders, and other specialized vehicles.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, and make repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records to track maintenance history and support compliance standards.
• Operate snow-removal equipment to clear snow, ice, and frost from roadways.
• Support winter maintenance operations, including the proper use and upkeep of de-icing equipment and its electronic and hydraulic controls.
• Respond to emergency situations as required.
• Travel for assignments and, when required, stay away from home overnight.

Benefits

• Health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance; insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment.
• Horizontal Career Path program offering hands-on training in operations, technical skills, and personal development, with three levels over three years and annual raises tied to progress and performance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately, including biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, rollover of accruals yearly, and nine paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed