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Diesel Mechanic

  • Company: Cogent Analytics
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Salary: Pay not listed
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Diesel Mechanic at Cogentanalytics in Des Moines, Iowa - Full Time, No Remote

The Opportunity

Cogentanalytics is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team. The primary responsibility of this position involves providing basic mechanical and repair services for trucks and trailers, ensuring customer satisfaction through adherence to company standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and complex truck and trailer repairs as well as maintenance tasks.
  • Adhere to shop techniques and practices, manage parts and materials effectively.
  • Use and maintain basic shop equipment for repair purposes.
  • Meet company standards and ensure customer satisfaction with assigned duties.
  • Receive work instructions from a lead mechanic or supervisor for specific assignments.

Requirements

  • A clear understanding of routine and complex truck and trailer repair processes.
  • Proficiency in performing routine maintenance tasks.
  • Familiarity with shop techniques, practices, parts, materials, and basic shop equipment operation.
  • The ability to work efficiently without wasting time or resources.

More About Cogentanalytics

Cogentanalytics is a reputable company in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to providing high-quality services. Our team values efficiency and customer satisfaction, making this an ideal opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience.

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Iowa is a landlocked state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north. Iowa is the 26th largest in total area and the 31st

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD

Cost of living in Iowa: 12.2% below the national average — via BEA

Minimum wage in Iowa: $7.25/hr — via FRED

Real GDP per capita in Iowa: $64,490 — via FRED

Home prices in Iowa (year over year): +3.8% — via FRED

Median household income in Polk County: $81,621 — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in Polk County: 20 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Polk County: Drove Alone (72%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

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Nearby history: Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Building, listed 2015 (23m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 60°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 84°F, winters around 17°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,109/mo · $1,318/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 278m (912 ft)

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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. — via O*NET

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Workers in Installation, Maintenance, & Repair occupations earn a national median of $54,113 — via US Census ACS / Data USA

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Listing facts

  • Role Diesel Mechanic
  • Employer Cogent Analytics
  • Location Des Moines, Iowa
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 17, 2026
  • Apply by September 16, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (211 words)

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  • Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
  • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  • Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  • Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  • Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

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