Senior Mechanic
Salary
$28.51 - $34.60 Hourly
Location
Davenport, IA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2044
Department
Public Works
Division
Fleet Management
Opening Date
06/15/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union
Teamsters
Definition
This posting is also an internal, promotional opportunity for which current employees are considered first under state law. Current employees must apply under the promotional job posting by the applicable deadline. Those applying under this external posting will not be considered.
Under direction performs work of moderate difficulty as a skilled mechanic in the modification, maintenance and repair of a variety of heavy or specialized automotive equipment, and as a lead worker in an automotive repair shop; and performs related work as required.
Starting Pay | $28.51 per hour 6 Months | $28.93 per hour
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 2PM - 10PM.
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2026 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers the following benefits (subject to change):
Examples Of Duties
Diagnoses mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road and construction equipment, including: diesel and gasoline powered trucks, tractors, endloaders, backhoes, bulldozers, cranes and motor graders.
Makes major and minor mechanical repairs: adjusts brakes and clutches on cranes; overhauls controls, cylinders and transmissions; disassembles, repairs, grinds or replaces worn parts.
Fits new parts and adjusts oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors, governors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear; checks and replaces rollers, pins and bushings; times and adjusts motors; replaces electrical wiring; overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies.
Uses welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild and strengthen various parts and pieces of equipment; performs body repair work.
Lays out and fabricates units and parts for the alteration or rebuilding of major parts of old equipment; acts as lead worker, recommends repairs and methods, instructs mechanics, assigns work to assistants.
Maintains records of parts used, equipment worked on, repairs made and time spent on jobs.
Qualifications
Must be ASE Master certified within 6 months of hire date and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Three years experience as a skilled full performance mechanic including one year in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty diesel and construction equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Must pass a physical examination and a background check as prescribed by the city. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Motor Carriers Random Drug & Alcohol Program.
Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.
Knowledge and Skills
Considerable Knowledge of:
Construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of gasoline and diesel equipment.
Methods and techniques used in the diagnosis, timing and adjustment of internal combustion engines.
Routine inspection procedures used to evaluate operating conditions and functioning of safety devices.
Work hazards and safety precautions.
Considerable skill in:
Systematically organizing the steps in completing a repair job.
Using shop tools and testing equipment, such as: drills, grinders, micrometers, boring bars, reamers and welding equipment.
Interpreting detailed service manuals and diagrams.
Assigning, monitoring and inspecting the work of subordinates.
Instructing subordinates in repair techniques.
Working skill in:
Performing audio and visual inspection of equipment to identify problems.
Describing and recording parts.
The layout and fabrication of parts.
MEDICAL 2021:
DENTAL 2021:
VISION 2021:
01
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years.
02
If you answered yes to Question 1, can you provide/obtain proof that youve successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
03
Have you ever violated a DOT drug and/or alcohol regulation?
04
If you answered yes to Question 3, can you provide/obtain proof that youve successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
05
Do you possess a valid CDL?
06
Does your application include experiences, certifications, and/or drivers license information which would demonstrate that you meet ALL required minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the job posting? In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Omission of this information may result in your elimination from the process.
07
Do you understand the hours for this position are Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm?
08
Do you understand the starting hourly rate of $28.51 is non-negotiable?
09
Do you understand this posting is also an internal, promotional opportunity for which current employees are considered first under state law?
10
Do you understand if you a current full-time, permeant, City of Davenport, employee you must apply under the promotional job posting by the applicable deadline? Internal employees that only apply under this external posting will not be considered for the promotional opportunity.
Required Question
Employer City of Davenport
Address 226 West Fourth Street
Davenport, Iowa, 52801
Phone 563-326-7711
Website https://davenportiowa.com/hr