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Road Mechanic/Service Technician | $30K-$70K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationCedar Rapids
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Road Mechanic/Service Technician | $30K-$70K
Cedar Rapids, IA | Onsite / Field Service | Customer Locations

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Road Mechanic/Service Technician for an equipment service opportunity based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics and advanced repairs on equipment at customer locations.

This is a field-service opportunity for a mechanically skilled technician who is comfortable working on a variety of makes, models and equipment in customer and remote locations. Equipment varies by location and may include aerial work platforms, general construction tools and specialty equipment such as large-scale power generators, pumps, HVAC systems and oil/gas equipment.

COMPENSATION
• $30,000-$70,000
• Starting rate may vary based on location, education, training and experience
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

ROAD SERVICE & EQUIPMENT REPAIR
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment at customer locations
• Diagnose equipment problems and perform advanced repairs
• Apply knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals
• Work on a variety of makes, models and equipment
• Perform service work at customer and remote locations
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

EQUIPMENT
Fleet varies by location and may include:
• Aerial work platforms
• General construction tools
• Large-scale power generators
• Pumps
• HVAC systems
• Oil and gas equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Work indoors and outdoors as required
• Work may occur in customer and remote locations
• Bend, squat, crouch and reach as required
• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• Extensive on-the-job training for eligible employees
• Opportunity to develop new technical skills
• Career growth opportunities into service or operations management

BENEFITS
• Health, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, life and travel insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Volunteer time off
• Length of Service Awards
• Benefits eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days from the start date

PAID TIME OFF
• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half-day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED REQUIRED
• 1-2 years of mechanic experience with diesel equipment, heavy construction equipment or specialty equipment such as generators, pumps, HVAC or oil/gas equipment REQUIRED
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record REQUIRED
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and troubleshooting fundamentals REQUIRED
• Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals REQUIRED
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment REQUIRED
• Ability to bend, squat, crouch and reach as required REQUIRED
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more REQUIRED
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required REQUIRED

PREFERRED / LOCATION-DEPENDENT
• Trade school or equivalent technical training
• Experience with aerial work platforms, construction tools or large-scale specialty equipment
• ASE or IFPS certification
• Previous military experience with transferable mechanical or technical experience
• Bilingual skills, including Spanish or another language, depending on location
• CDL may be required in some locations; a Cedar Rapids-specific CDL requirement was not provided

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many experienced mechanics and service technicians prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Preventive maintenanceEquipment diagnosticsHydraulic systemsElectrical systemsTroubleshootingHeavy equipment repairDiesel engine maintenanceAerial work platformsConstruction toolsPower generatorsHVAC systemsOil and gas equipmentSafety complianceField serviceMechanical repair
Categories
TradesConstructionManufacturingEnergyTransportation
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) matchShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityAccident insuranceLife insuranceTravel insuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramVolunteer time offLength of service awardsPaid time off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Road Mechanic performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and advanced repairs on various types of equipment at customer and remote locations. They must adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety and technical accuracy.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$30,000 - $70,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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