Lead Mechanic

JOB

WHY DMWW?Each employee plays a vital role at Des Moines Water Works. We want employees who are customer-centered and dedicated to our mission to provide Water You Can Trust for Life to 600,000 central Iowans. You are part of a team at DMWW that values environmental stewardship to protect our most natural resource – the water we depend upon for life – but also our company’s most valuable resource – our people. Your overall wellbeing is important to us. DMWW wants you to be safe at work and to live a healthy life.About the Position: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Fleet & Fabrication Services, this position oversees the daily operations of the Vehicle Maintenance Department. Responsibilities include assigning work, providing technical guidance to staff, and supporting the supervisor with departmental planning and coordination.Shift Information: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Reviews work orders and assigns tasks related to vehicles, mobile equipment, and construction equipment to mechanics.Assigns fabrication and machining work to the maintenance welder/fabricator.Diagnoses, repairs, and performs general maintenance on small engines, vehicles, equipment, and hydraulic systems.Performs welding and cutting of various metals.Operates heavy equipment to transport malfunctioning equipment or assist with maintenance projects.Conducts preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.Assists supervisors with scheduling work, preparing budgets, estimating costs and labor hours, and managing material usage and other administrative processes.Monitors inventory of parts and supplies; reviews and approves part requests; makes recommendations for materials and supplies.Reviews work in progress and completed work to ensure quality and timeliness.Utilizes vehicle maintenance software, email, electronic calendars, and other computer programs.Provides training to staff on proper and safe procedures.Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Des Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, completion of selected assessments and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. The selected Des Moines Water Works candidate must also be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical.E-Verify Process: Des Moines Water Works participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Des Moines Water Works must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents as soon as possible after the job offer has been made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8717.