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City of Ames

Mechanic - CyRide

SALARY

$29.49 Hourly

LOCATION

50010, IA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

24-1323-01

DEPARTMENT

CyRide

OPENING DATE

06/24/2024

CLOSING DATE

7/8/2024 12:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

IUOE-BC

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?

Yes

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

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The City of Ames is currently conducting an open recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list of qualified Mechanic candidates. The list will be valid for up to one years from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline, as well as all other interested applicants.

Our Mechanics, under general supervision of the Transit Maintenance Coordinator, perform preventative maintenance, maintain and repair CyRide vehicles and buses, and assist in performing more complex activities related to the maintenance and repair of diesel or gasoline powered heavy equipment or automotive equipment. They also perform related work as assigned.

Compensation: This position is governed by a bargaining unit agreement which establishes the steps in pay. Starting July 1, 2024, the following steps apply after the starting rate of pay:

Step B = $32.52/hour, 4 passed ASE Tests or 18 months of service Step C = $38.23/hour, 7 passed ADE tests or 48 months of service Step D = $40.27/hour, Achieve Master Certification and maintain certification

Some immediate unique benefits for this position are: * Garage workspace is heated and air conditioned. * $400 reimbursable tool allowance each fiscal year. ** Assistance in obtaining a CDL permit and license.

This position is also bound by a residency requirement per the bargaining unit agreement, which is outlined under "Other Supplemental Information" later in this posting.

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work experience on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.

Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:City of Ames Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit the website through this link:PSLF Program

Performs preventive maintenance, inspection and diagnostics on heavy and automotive equipment systems; performs maintenance such as removing and replacing defective automotive equipment or assists more senior mechanics in disassembling and assembling major compone ts; maintains shop and building(s); maintains tools and equipment in a safe, clean and usable condition; performs routine building and shelter maintenance and repair tasks.

Other Job Functions:Modifies or fabricates new parts as necessary; maintains shop and building(s); clears snow from transit buildings and bus stops; sets poles and signs; maintains tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and usable condition; assists in ordering and maintaining parts for repair work; transports vehicles or equipment to and from service vendors, dealerships, or local facilities; reads blueprints, schematics, and manuals for equipment repair and maintenance; welds and fabricates for other city departments as necessary; uses a variety of diagnostic equipment; repairs specialty equipment like pole setters, small engine devices, and trailers; paints and performs body and framework on vehicles; repairs and maintains vehicle air systems and equipment; performs routine scheduled and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; maintenance and programming of electronic destination signs, security cameras, and other related electronic equipment.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Education and Experience: Successful completion of high school, HiSet, or GED, plus four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline or diesel powered automotive or heavy equipment engines or their related systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in diesel technology or other vehicle mechanics major preferred.

Employment Qualifications:No record of more than two total moving violations and/or accidents in the last three years; no more than two serious accidents within the last five years; no record of operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI); no record of revoked or suspended driver's license in last five years; no record of hit and run accidents. An offer of employment is conditional upon the following: satisfactory background check; obtaining CDL Permit; employment physical; drug and alcohol test; and obtaining a CDL license.

Licenses and Certificates:Ability to obtain a valid Iowa Drivers License; ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License Permit within 30 days of start date; ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements) within three attempts; must maintain Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary to Perform Essential Functions: Knowledge of the operation, repair, and maintenance of automobile and transit vehicle systems such as engines, transmissions, front and rear end ass