Maintenance Mechanic

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty as a skilled mechanic in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment; and performs related work as required.

Starting Pay | $24.70 per hour        6 months | $25.13 per hour

The City will provide and pay for CDL training upon hire.

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):

• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Repairs and maintains pumps, air compressors, generators, and related equipment; reads meters and gauges and adjusts controls of equipment to verify specified operating conditions.  Enter daily hours and activity into computerized maintenance management system.

Reads and interprets diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer's specifications in establishing maintenance schedules and performing repair work.

Performs general facility installation, painting, cleaning, maintenance and repair work as assigned; plans preventive maintenance duties including routine lubrication and oil changes as specified.

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Three (3) years of experience in one of the following areas:

Maintenance, repair, or operation of mechanical equipment (such as pumps, compressors, engines, air ventilation systems, industrial machinery, or similar equipment); or

Automotive/diesel repair; or

an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.

Must possess a valid driver’s license upon application, obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit (CDLP) with air brake endorsement within 30 days of hire and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment. The City will provide and pay for CDL training upon hire.

Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport. 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.

Considerable knowledge of:
Construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of mechanical appliances, motors and pumping systems.
Methods and techniques used in the diagnosis and adjustment of equipment, machinery and fixtures.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Routine inspection procedures used to evaluate operating conditions of mechanical implements.

Considerable skill in:
Performing audio and visual inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment, machinery and fixtures to identify defects and needed repairs.
Using specialized devices in the diagnosis of equipment, machinery and fixtures.
Using and repairing shop tools and testing equipment, such as: drills, grinders, micrometers,  reamers,  pipe cutters, shears and welding equipment.
Interpreting detailed service manuals and diagrams.
Working from blueprints and preparing sketches of equipment, machinery and fixtures to be constructed or repaired.
Describing and recording parts.
Applying the principles and practices of welding in the repair and fabrication of parts.
Use of power tools and hand tools bearing pullers, gear pullers, portable hand saw and calipers.