Senior Mechanic | 2nd Shift

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.

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):

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.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Three (3) years of 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, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.

Must be ASE Master certified within six (6) months of hire date and maintain throughout duration of employment.

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 appointment and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 60 days of appointment and maintain throughout duration of employment. The city will provide and pay for Commercial Driver's License training upon hire.

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.

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.