Lead Auto Equipment Mechanic
Des Moines Water Works • Water Works Park, IA7d
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Lead Auto Equipment Mechanic
Des Moines Water Works•Water Works Park, IA
About The Position
At Des Moines Water Works (DMWW), employees help deliver water to more than 600,000 people in central Iowa. The organization emphasizes customer service, environmental stewardship, employee safety, wellness, fitness, and professional growth. Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Fleet & Fabrication Services, the Lead Auto Equipment Mechanic oversees the daily operations of the Vehicle Maintenance Department. The role assigns work, provides technical guidance to staff, and supports departmental planning and coordination. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, including a sex offender registry search, a pre-employment drug screen, and a physical examination. DMWW participates in the federal E-Verify program.
Requirements
- Two-year technical certificate in automotive/diesel technology, heavy-duty machinery mechanics, or a related field, or five years of directly related full-time work experience in place of the education requirement.
- Two years of full-time experience in automotive and diesel mechanics, welding, machining, or fabrication if meeting the education requirement; five years if substituting experience for education.
- One year of team leadership experience.
- Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver's license within 90 days of appointment.
- Must remain insurable under the company’s coverage.
- Must be at least 21 years old to meet insurance eligibility requirements.
- Knowledge of automotive systems, construction equipment, hydraulic systems, grounds maintenance equipment, small tool repair, metal fabrication practices, and auto body repair.
- Proficiency in maintenance and repair, communication, team collaboration, leadership, and human relations.
- Basic computer use, planning and organizing, analytical and decision-making, and budgeting abilities.
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English.
Responsibilities
- Review work orders and assign vehicle, mobile equipment, and construction equipment tasks to mechanics.
- Assign fabrication and machining work to the maintenance welder/fabricator.
- Diagnose, repair, and perform general maintenance on small engines, vehicles, equipment, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform welding and cutting of various metals.
- Operate heavy equipment to transport malfunctioning equipment or assist with maintenance projects.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Assist supervisors with scheduling work, preparing budgets, estimating costs and labor hours, managing material usage, and other administrative processes.
- Monitor parts and supplies inventory, review and approve part requests, and recommend materials and supplies.
- Review work in progress and completed work to ensure quality and timeliness.
- Use vehicle maintenance software, email, electronic calendars, and other computer programs.
- Train staff on proper and safe procedures.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
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